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Metformin and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Sept. 18, 2019 0 Comments

Systematic review evaluates benefits and harms of metformin use in people with diabetes and CKD. Read more

Understanding the Effects of Gastric Banding Versus Metformin on Diabetes

Oct. 10, 2018 0 Comments

NIDDK-funded study shows that gastric banding is equally effective as metformin in slowing progression of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Read more

Type 2 Diabetes in Youth: A Distinct Treatment Challenge

June 29, 2018 0 Comments

Study of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth, Nurse treating Patient

NIH-funded study finds that in young people, neither of 2 medications for type 2 diabetes helps preserve the body’s ability to make insulin. Read more

Metformin and DPPOS: 15 Year Results

May 2, 2018 0 Comments

On the left half of the image is a picture of the subject matter expert, Dr. Kieren Mather. To the right of this picture is a dark turquoise background with white text over it that says, 'Part 4 of 4,' in a smaller font, above the title, 'Metformin and DPPOS: 15 Year Results,' in a larger font.

Does the benefit of metformin for type 2 diabetes prevention persist over time? Read more

Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency

April 25, 2018 0 Comments

On the left half of the image is a dark turquoise background with white text over it that says, 'Part 3 of 4,' in a smaller font, above the title, 'Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.' To the right of this is an image of the subject matter expert, Dr. Jill Crandall.

Providers need to be aware of the possibility of B12 deficiency and monitor patients. Read more

Finding the Right Metformin Titration Regimen

April 18, 2018 0 Comments

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On the left hand-side is the text “Part 2 of 4” in smaller font above the title, “Finding the Right Metformin Titration Regimen” This text is in white over a dark turquoise background. Image of subject matter expert Janet Brown-Friday is on the right.

Developing a stepwise metformin regimen begins with doing your homework. Read more

Metformin: It's the First Choice

April 11, 2018 0 Comments

Metformin

Image of subject matter expert Dr. David Nathan on the left. On the right hand-side is the text 'Part 1 of 4' in smaller font above the title, 'Metformin: It’s the First Choice.' This text is in white over a dark turquoise background.

It's not new, but metformin is still the top treatment choice for type 2 diabetes. Read more

Why Metformin?

April 4, 2018 0 Comments

Black box with image of David Nathan on the top left, Janet Brown Friday on the top right, Kieren Mather on the bottom left, and Jill Crandall on the bottom right side. Next to the images of the subject matter experts is a blue box with white writing saying, 'Metformin.'

Metformin: A 60-year-old drug that has been called a wonder drug for diabetes. Read more

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