Effect of metformin on glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews | Jan 25, 2018
Meng H, et al. - Researchers aimed to investigate the effect of metformin on glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Metformin, compared to placebo, was not associated with glycemic control in T1D patients. Findings revealed beneficial effects of metformin such as lower BMI and reduced insulin requirements, TC and LDL-c. However, negative outcomes, like gastrointestinal adverse effects and severe hypoglycemia, ought to be considered in the use of metformin for T1D patients.
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