Metformin is a safe and effective oral medication for people with type 2 diabetes. Here's how it can help regulate blood-sugar levels.

The NHS has a word of warning on its website for anyone who is taking metformin, though it is especially aimed at people who ...

Timing is everything for many things in life — including when to take medication like metformin, sold under the brand names ...

Interested in an oral alternative to Ozempic injections? You might be considering metformin, an FDA-approved type 2 diabetes medication that also results in weight loss. While a pill is certainly more ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Long-Term Side Effects of Wegovy® Key takeaways: The long-term side ...

When used alongside basal and bolus insulin, it can provide various benefits. Like all medicines, metformin can cause side ...

New research now suggests that stopping diabetes drug metformin early may up the risk of developing thinking and memory problems as patients age. File Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI Millions of people with ...

Metformin is the first therapy for almost everyone with type 2 diabetes, but studies show that the drug creates a risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Your clinician should test your B12 levels regularly ...

When Is the Best Time to Take Metformin? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. We get it — no one enjoys taking medications. It’s just another thing to tackle on your ...