Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways Metformin is the first choice medicine for type 2 diabetes. Meglitinides can ...

The HOME (Hyperinsulinemia: the Outcome of its Metabolic Effects) trial was a randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study designed to test the hypothesis that metformin (compared with placebo) ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In people with type 2 diabetes, the combination of two anti-diabetes drugs -- sitagliptin and metformin -- improves blood sugar control in a synergistic fashion, a study ...

Metformin has been a trusted drug for type 2 diabetes for over half a century, but recent scientific findings indicate that the medication may have a far more complex role in the body than previously ...

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Managing type 2 diabetes typically involves eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and taking medications such as metformin if necessary to keep your blood sugar levels balanced. But if you’re ...

Potential fathers with type 2 diabetes can be reassured that taking the drug metformin is not associated with birth defects in their offspring, concludes a large study of more than 3 million ...

A new real-world study reveals that advanced GLP-1 therapies, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, provide comparable glycemic control while offering superior weight benefits compared to metformin ...