A reappraisal on metformin

Volume: 92, Pages: 324 - 332
Published: Feb 1, 2018
Abstract
This review investigates the different biological effect of Metformin (MET) in different conditions. MET is an oral antidiabetic drug used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) particularly in overweight people. The main mechanism of action of the MET is inhibition of hepatic glucose production and reduction of insulin resistance. In addition to its antidiabetic effects, MET is also found to be related with the risk for...
Paper Details
Title
A reappraisal on metformin
Published Date
Feb 1, 2018
Volume
92
Pages
324 - 332
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