They’re definitely easier and more affordable than injectables, but do they work as well? Here’s what you need to know.

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

Although there is one GLP-1 medication, Rybelsus, currently given as a daily pill, it has so far only been prescribed as a ...

A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial ...

A growing number of people are searching for weight loss options that feel manageable in daily life. Many of the current treatments rely on injections, which can create their own challenges. Needles, ...

Metformin blunts exercise-mediated increases in vascular insulin sensitivity among adults at risk for metabolic syndrome.

TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Metformin blunts exercise-mediated increases in vascular insulin sensitivity among adults at risk for metabolic syndrome, according to a study published ...

Metformin (1,1-dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride), is today, the most prescribed oral medicine for type 2 diabetes, taken by millions of people every day. It is inexpensive, effective, and widely ...

NEW ORLEANS -- The diabetes drug metformin reduced recurrent arrhythmias after a first catheter ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation (Afib) in patients with overweight or obesity but without ...

Metformin and Ozempic are both commonly prescribed medications for managing type 2 diabetes, but they differ significantly in how they work, their side effects, costs, and other factors. Here’s a ...

The NHS has a word of warning on its website for anyone who is taking metformin, though it is especially aimed at people who are taking the commonly prescribed pill for a long time. Metformin is a ...

The increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and metformin may have you wondering how all these options stack up. Are there benefits to one over the other? How do side ...