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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 Drug-Induced Diffuse Hair Loss in Females: An Observational Study

January 2014 in “Astrocyte”

Some drugs may cause hair loss in women.

research Pharmacodynamic Evaluation: Endocrinology

January 2017

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

The Pattern of Off-Label and Unlicensed Drug Use in Adult and Pediatric Patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Multicenter Retrospective Study

research The Pattern of Off-Label and Unlicensed Drug Use in Adult and Pediatric Patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Multicenter Retrospective Study

3 citations, February 2019 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health”

Most off-label drug prescriptions in Saudi Arabia are for adults with depression and diabetes.

research Early Androgenetic Alopecia as a Marker of Insulin Resistance

115 citations, September 2000 in “The Lancet”

Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.

research Specific Interpretation of Hair Concentrations in Two Fatal Metformin Intoxication Cases

7 citations, February 2021 in “Legal Medicine”

Hair analysis showed very high metformin levels in two fatal overdose cases, suggesting it's useful in forensics but sweat may affect results.

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