Researchers have concluded that the oral diabetes medication metformin is just as safe for babies and their pregnant mothers as using insulin. The study tracked the long-term health of 10,117 children ...

An oral diabetes drug, by the name of metformin, is suggested to be safe for most diabetic individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) according to a recent research study. For the treatment of type ...

(Updated April 11 with commentary) In a response to mounting evidence, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the diabetes drug metformin can be used safely in patients with mild and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Use of metformin did not increase incident lactic acidosis in patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate ...

March 22, 2012 — Long-term treatment with metformin is safe for preventing or delaying the development of type 2 diabetes, according to an article published in the April issue of Diabetes Care. New ...

The most popular treatment for type 2 diabetes, metformin, may be safer for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease than guidelines suggest, according to a new, systematic review of the ...

A new study has shown that metformin, a drug often used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, is safe for use in treating patients who have both diabetes and advanced heart failure. A new study has ...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, is safe for use in treating patients who have both diabetes and advanced heart failure, U.S. researchers say. Senior ...

Whether you have type 2 diabetes, obesity or just a few extra pounds that you’d like some help shedding, chances are you’re one of the millions of adults worldwide who heard about Novo Nordisk’s ...

Metformin at lower doses appears to be safe and effective for type 2 diabetes patients suffering from stages 3, and 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). Scientists evaluated the use of metformin in ...

Jardiance and metformin help manage blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Doctors commonly prescribe these medications together. Empagliflozin (the active ingredient in Jardiance) and ...

Over the years, there has been uncertainty over which drugs are best for patients with Type 2 diabetes and one of its common complications, kidney disease. An observational study using medical record ...