The discovery in 1959 that metformin (dimethylbiguanide) lowers blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes (1) has been a major boon for millions with this common metabolic disorder. Metformin is currently also being studied as a therapeutic agent for managing other serious maladies, such as fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer.
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