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.
Feb 28, 2018, 16:47 PM IST
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.
Oct 18, 2017, 15:10 PM IST
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.
Aug 27, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
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.
Jun 04, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
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.
May 06, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
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.
Apr 19, 2016, 08:58 AM IST
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.
Jan 17, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
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.
Dec 01, 2015, 13:01 PM IST
