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Caution Using Metformin For Patients With Reduced Kidney Function

Sep 22, 2018 Nephrology, Articles, Metformin Therapy Center

FDA label change warns of increased risk of lactic acidosis in patients with severe renal dysfunction.

Improving and Preserving Beta Cell Function Using Metformin in Youth

Aug 18, 2018 Pediatrics, Articles, Insulin Therapy Center, Metformin Therapy Center

Study investigates preservation or improvement of B-cell function using metformin with or without short-term insulin.

Metformin Alone or Combined with Insulin Does Not Improve or Preserve Beta-Cell Function in T2D

Jul 7, 2018 Type 2 Diabetes, Pediatrics, Articles, Metformin Therapy Center

Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) Pediatric Medication Study shows that youth have markedly reduced insulin sensitivity and respond differently to medications.

Preventing H. Pylori Infections with Metformin

May 26, 2018 Articles, Metformin Therapy Center

Use of metformin may decrease chances of developing gastric cancer in patients with T2D.

Safety and Efficacy of Metformin in Severe CKD

Mar 17, 2018 Nephrology, Articles, Metformin Therapy Center

Study confirms recent guideline changes on metformin use in moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease.

Metformin During Gestational Diabetes Increases Risk of Childhood Obesity

Mar 10, 2018 Obesity, Pediatrics, Articles, Metformin Therapy Center

Long-term impact of intrauterine exposure to medication on the offspring remains unclear.

Non-adherence to Metformin Versus Therapeutic Failure: When is it Appropriate to Switch to Second-Line Therapies?

Jan 20, 2018 Type 2 Diabetes, Articles, Insulin Therapy Center, Metformin Therapy Center

Patients who skipped initial treatment with metformin and were instead started on second-line antihyperglycemic medication more likely to need dual therapy or insulin to control T2.