Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven't been exactly sure how it works.

As a front-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, metformin is among the most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. In 2021 alone, clinicians wrote more than 91 million orders for the medication ...

(CBS Local)-- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating to see if a prescription drug used to treat diabetes is contaminated with traces of a chemical linked to cancer. The ...

A clinical trial found that metformin, a drug typically used for type 2 diabetes, reduced insulin requirements by around 12% ...

Some laboratories voluntarily recalled certain lots of the prescription drug Metformin Extended Release (ER) because it may contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above an acceptable intake limit.

Metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, may have unexpected effects on the brain, in addition to its known role in ...

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 is an oral prescription drug widely used to control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. Recently, studies have found several other potential health benefits of the drug, including fighting ...

Metformin, an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often prescribed off-label for weight loss. It helps to control blood sugar by reducing both the amount of glucose produced by the liver ...

Explore how HISA continues to adapt policies surrounding Metformin usage to address recent controversies and ensure fair racing.

The surprising findings could improve how doctors manage type 1 diabetes and ease the significant burden that people with the condition face when using insulin alone. In their published paper in ...