If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, metformin may be the first medication your doctor recommends. Research shows that it helps with blood sugar control by helping the body use its own ...

Metformin is a trusted treatment for type 2 diabetes, but some people are being prescribed the drug for weight loss. (Getty Images) But what exactly does metformin do, and is it effective for weight ...

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Doctors typically prescribe metformin for people with diabetes or prediabetes to help manage the condition. People who take the medication may experience weight loss. Metformin is an FDA-approved drug ...

During a 10-year follow-up, metformin use was associated with significantly lower risks for both dementia and all-cause mortality in patients with overweight or obesity. Metformin, the most widely ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) --Medical science continues to develop new and innovative ways to boost health and well-being, but a relatively old drug -- metformin -- may hold the key to human longevity and ...

In May 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that some makers of metformin extended release remove some of their tablets from the U.S. market. This is because an unacceptable level ...

Metformin is a generic prescription medication used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults and some children with type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing sugar production in the liver, reducing ...

A mass of Goat's Rue (also known as French Lilac), the medicinal herb that led to metformin. Source: Caroline Eastwood/Alamy Stock Photo. Used with permission. French lilac is a perennial plant with ...