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Insulin for the management of type 2 diabetes

About 37 million Americans live with some form of diabetes, and 90 to 95% of those who have it have type 2 diabetes. Estimates vary, but around 1 in 3 people with diabetes…

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Metformin for Type 1 Diabetes

Metformin for type 1 diabetes: pros and cons

Metformin is one of the most popular prescription drugs in the world and is often used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. Despite the common association with type 2 diabetes, you…

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Metformin Combination Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes

Combination drugs with metformin used in type 2 diabetes

Metformin is a popular prescription drug that is used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. It is also the active ingredient in combination drugs. Combination medicines for people with type 2…

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Is Type 2 Diabetes an Autoimmune Disease?

Is type 2 diabetes an autoimmune disease?

Historically, type 2 diabetes has always been recognized as a metabolic disorder, often triggered by lifestyle behaviors and genetics. Unlike type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease (with no known prevention or…

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The best alternatives to metformin for treating type 2 diabetes

Metformin is a popular prescription drug that is used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. It is taken daily (or twice daily) by mouth, in pill form. It belongs to a…

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