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medication that helps control blood sugar levels in diabetes

An antidiabetic is a type of medication used to manage and control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. These drugs work through various mechanisms, such as increasing insulin sensitivity, stimulating insulin production, or reducing glucose absorption in the intestines, to help maintain blood glucose levels within a normal range.

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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin-Resistant Hyperinsulinemia

60 citations, September 2001 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Evidence and Practical Recommendations

February 2020 in “Diabetologie Und Stoffwechsel”

The document concludes that more research is needed to include new treatments in guidelines for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Risk of Suicide, Hair Loss, and Aspiration with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Study from the FAERS Database

research Risk of Suicide, Hair Loss, and Aspiration with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Real-World Pharmacovigilance Study from the FAERS Database

November 2024 in “Circulation”

GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.

research Anticancer Effects of Metformin on Neuroendocrine Tumor Cells In Vitro

22 citations, July 2014 in “Hormones”

Metformin may help treat neuroendocrine tumors.

research Metformin and Malignant Tumors: Not Over the Hill

14 citations, August 2021 in “Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy”

Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.

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