Metformin
Metformin is an oral drug used primarily to treat type II diabetes. It can be used in combination with other drugs, and cannot treat type 1 diabetes.
Metformin works primarily by reducing hepatic gluconeogensis, ultimately lowering blood/sugar levels and preventing hyperglycemia[1].
Metformin has also shown to inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer by disrupting crosstalk between G protein-coupled receptors and insulin receptor signalling systems in the pancreas[2].
You should not take metformin if you have any history of liver or heart disease.
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