Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver, colorectal, and breast cancer.

A clinical trial found that metformin, a drug typically used for type 2 diabetes, reduced insulin requirements by around 12% in adults with type 1 diabetes.

Consequently, those with type 1 diabetes must administer insulin for the rest of their lives to regulate blood sugar levels. In some people with type 1 diabetes, long-term use of ...

A cheap, century-old medication can improve life for people with type 1 diabetes, according to new research. A clinical trial in Australia found that type 2 diabetes drug metformin reduces insulin ...

Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven't been exactly sure how it works. A recent study suggests it works ...

A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug. The program sharply reduced ...

For decades, metformin has been the go-to medication for type 2 diabetes, prescribed to millions worldwide. Yet despite its popularity, scientists have long puzzled over how exactly it works.