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Metformin

Metformin is a widely prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes. It works by decreasing hepatic glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity. Metformin does not cause weight gain and can complement lifestyle interventions such as carbohydrate restriction. Some researchers are exploring its potential benefits for other insulin-resistant conditions as well.1

  1. Rena, G., et al. (2017). Molecular mechanism of action of metformin: old or new insights? Diabetologia, 60(9), 1577-1585. ↩