Metformin is particularly effective for people with diabetes or prediabetes who have obesity and have difficulty managing their blood sugar through lifestyle changes alone. Metformin is a widely used ...

Metformin, a drug used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to a new study. The research adds to the growing body of evidence ...

Millions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels. Meant to be taken for the long term, new research now suggests that stopping it early may up the risk of ...

Metformin is the most widely prescribed drug in the world to treat Type 2 diabetes, and it's been around for more than 60 years. But now, researchers are learning more about this popular medicine's ...

Metformin is an unassuming hero of modern medicine. For more than 60 years, this humble pill has been a mainstay of diabetes care, helping millions of people manage their blood sugar. It lowers blood ...

Metformin use in some patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with cognitive impairment that might be alleviated with vitamin B 12 and calcium supplementation, a new study from Australia suggests.