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GlossaryBiguanides

medications that lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

Biguanides are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. They work by decreasing glucose production in the liver and improving the body's sensitivity to insulin. Metformin is the most commonly prescribed biguanide.

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research Pharmacodynamic Evaluation: Endocrinology

January 2017

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

Confirmation of Metformin-Induced Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Through a Positive Dechallenge-Rechallenge Test: A Case Report and Review of Cutaneous Manifestations Associated With Metformin

research Confirmation of Metformin-Induced Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Through a Positive Dechallenge-Rechallenge Test: A Case Report and Review of Cutaneous Manifestations Associated With Metformin

January 2025 in “Cureus”

Metformin can cause rare severe skin reactions.

research Development of a New GC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of Metformin in Human Hair

14 citations , May 2020 in “Drug Testing and Analysis”

A new method was created to measure metformin in hair, showing potential for monitoring treatment and medical investigations.

research Endocrinology Update: Hirsutism

12 citations , December 2016 in “PubMed”

Hirsutism involves excessive hair growth due to hormonal issues and can be treated with medication or surgery.

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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