Metformin is a trusted treatment for type 2 diabetes, but some people are being prescribed the drug for weight loss. (Getty Images) ...

Metformin, an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, is often prescribed off-label for weight loss. It helps to control blood sugar by reducing both the amount of glucose produced by the ...

In May 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that some makers of metformin extended release remove some of their tablets from the U.S. market. This is because an unacceptable ...

Objective: To evaluate the effect of metformin on blood pressure and insulin sensitivity in non-diabetic, moderately obese, hypertensive patients. Patients and Methods: An 8-week double-blind ...