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Metformin May Delay Aging and Cancer Progression Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2013

A research team from the University of Montreal revealed the mechanism of how metformin slows aging and cancer progression. In a study, they found that metformin reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines.

Diabetes Drugs May Reduce Risk for Affective Disorders Posted: Monday, December 10, 2012

Sulfonylureas and metformin may help to reduce the risk for depression.

Deficiency in Vitamin B12 with Metformin Linked to Neuropathy Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

In patients with type 2 diabetes taking metformin, vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with higher levels of peripheral neuropathy....

Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012

Rising childhood obesity in America has brought more cases of type 2 diabetes in youth. A combination of 2 diabetes drugs was more effective in treating youth with type 2 diabetes than metformin alone, according to a new study.

Metformin, Insulin Combo Questioned for Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Sunday, April 29, 2012

The long-term benefit for type 2 patients using metformin along with insulin is….

Diabetic Pancreatic Cancer Patients Live Longer with Diabetes Drug Posted: Tuesday, April 17, 2012

About 80 percent of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer also have diabetes.

Metformin for Diabetes Prevention Is Safe, Well-Tolerated Posted: Sunday, April 01, 2012

Long-term treatment with metformin is safe for preventing or delaying the development of type 2 diabetes.

New ACP Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Metformin should be the initial drug for most patients with type 2 diabetes refractory to lifestyle modifications, with a second drug added if needed, according to a new clinical practice guideline from the ACP.

Metformin May Help Protect Women against Pancreatic Cancer Posted: Sunday, February 05, 2012

A new study links the diabetes drug metformin to fewer cases of pancreatic cancer -- at least in women -- but finds other diabetes medications are associated with a higher risk of the disease.

Research Finds That Patients with Diabetes Should Take More Vitamin B12 Daily Posted: Monday, December 26, 2011

People who have type 2 diabetes and are taking metformin should take more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin B12.

 

 

 

 

 

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