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28 Feb 2018

Metformin during pregnancy may up childhood obesity risk

The study found that metformin has the potential to cross the placenta and gets passed down to the fetus.

18 Oct 2017

Two in one? New pill may curb type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss

The study was conducted by a team from Leicester Diabetes Centre. Patients who were taking Metformin were given the pill.

27 Aug 2016

Diabetes drug may help prevent heart disease

A drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes patients can also be used to inhibit or delay heart disease in individuals with Type 1 diabetes, says a study.

04 Jun 2016

New weapon to beat breast cancer-Metformin!

For the study, the researchers examined clinical outcomes for 1,215 patients who were diagnosed and underwent surgical treatment for breast cancer between 1997 and 2013.

06 May 2016

Combination of insulin, diabetes pill can cut mortality risk

Insulin when taken in conjunction with metformin -- a cheap and common drug that helps control blood sugar levels -- has the potential to reduce mortality risk and heart attacks in people with Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

19 Apr 2016

Metformin, the first-line treatment for diabetes

As evidence on the newer versus older diabetes medications continues to amass, clinicians and patients need updated evidence on their comparative effectiveness and safety to make informed treatment choices.

17 Jan 2016

Diabetes drug slows down growth of pancreatic cancer

Researchers are likely to have uncovered a novel mechanism behind the ability of the common diabetes drug - metformin -- to inhibit the progression of pancreatic cancer.

01 Dec 2015

Metformin – Lesser known facts about the cost-effective drug!

Metformin is a low-cost generic that reduces blood sugar. Read on to know few lesser known facts about the wonder pill.

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