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National & Local

NHS tells metformin takers to 'call 111' now for this eye symptom

The NHS has advised metformin users to seek immediate help for a specific eye symptom that might indicate serious liver issues.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pharmacies: 'The Waiting Line is Getting Longer'

Pharmacies in Germany are facing increasing medication shortages, particularly prescription drugs like Candesartan, Metformin, and high-dose Ibuprofen, as manufacturers struggle to meet demand.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Common diabetes drug may help preserve eyesight as people age

Research indicates that the diabetes medication metformin can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss in older patients.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
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National & Local

Common diabetes drug could prevent long Covid, scientists discover

A widely used diabetes medication, metformin, may prevent long Covid if taken early, potentially reducing the risk by 40% to 50%.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Every medicine can work for knee osteoarthritis

An Australian study suggests that the diabetes drug metformin may alleviate knee osteoarthritis pain in overweight and obese individuals.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
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Life & Tech

Blood sugar-lowering spice has similar 'anti-diabetic' effects to Metformin

Health experts highlight turmeric's active compound, curcumin, for its potential to manage blood sugar levels similarly to Metformin in type 2 diabetes treatment.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
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Life & Tech

Diabetes drug metformin may treat 'ticking time bomb' that kills 4,000 a year

Researchers are exploring the potential of metformin, a diabetes medication, to treat a serious condition that leads to 4,000 deaths annually.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
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Life & Tech

Channel 4 doctor issues metformin warning - 'it comes at a cost'

A Channel 4 doctor warns that while metformin is widely prescribed, it may have severe side effects that patients should be aware of.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:50 UTC

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