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High-Fiber Diet vs. Metformin: A Small Trial Delivers a Surprising Result

3 weeks ago Blood Glucose Control, Clinical Gems, Diet and Nutrition, Featured, Metformin Therapy Center, Type 2 Diabetes 4,487 views

High-fiber foods including vegetables, legumes, grains, and berries beside a metformin bottle and glucose meter, illustrating dietary and medication approaches to type 2 diabetes.

A small 84-day trial found greater A1C and BMI improvements with a high-fiber diet than metformin. Explore the results, limitations, and clinical implications.

Metformin in 2026: Still the First Pill, or Time to Move On?

Jan 28, 2026 Articles, Diabetes, Feature, Therapies, Type 2 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes 8,816 views

For decades, metformin has been the backbone of type 2 diabetes therapy. As we move through 2026, the future of metformin in type 2 diabetes treatment is under fresh scrutiny. Should it still be the first-line agent, or have newer drug classes like GLP‑1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors earned …