The type 2 diabetes medication Ozempic has been hugely popular when prescribed off-label for weight loss, thanks to its ability to regulate your blood sugar and curb your appetite. But between ...

Whether you have type 2 diabetes, obesity or just a few extra pounds that you’d like some help shedding, chances are you’re one of the millions of adults worldwide who heard about Novo Nordisk’s ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Metformin helps control blood sugar by reducing glucose absorption, production, and increasing insulin sensitivity.Metformin is a popular first ...

Metformin is one of the most widely sold prescription drugs in the United States. Its main purpose is to improve insulin sensitivity and control blood glucose levels. But using Metformin for weight ...

A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar ...

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 ...

In a previous mouse study, the same research team found a protein in the brain called Rap1, which impacted how glucose is ...

Treatment of gestational diabetes with metformin, and glyburide if needed, does not meet noninferiority criteria versus insulin. (HealthDay News) — With respect to the proportion of infants born large ...

Metformin treatment in type 1 diabetes lowers insulin dosage but does not improve insulin resistance, highlighting its ...

Overall, 79% of the participants randomly assigned to oral agents maintained glycemic control without insulin. Doortje Rademaker, MD, from the Amsterdam University Medical Center, and colleagues ...