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Metformin

Bailey, Clifford J., Turner, Robert C.·1996·New England Journal of Medicine

Abstract

Metformin (dimethylbiguanide) is an orally administered drug used to lower blood glucose concentrations in patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).1 It improves insulin sensitivity and thus decreases the insulin resistance that is prevalent in NIDDM. The efficacy of glycemic control achieved with metformin is similar to that achieved with sulfonylureas, although their modes of action differ. Metformin can be used either as initial therapy or as an additional drug when sulfonylurea therapy alone is inadequate. In this article we shall discuss the pharmacology and clinical use of metformin, which is now available in the United States.The Burden of Non-Insulin-Dependent . . .

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Authors
Bailey, C. J., & Turner, R. C.
Affiliations
  • Aston University (GB)
  • University of Oxford (GB)
Venue
New England Journal of Medicine
Published
1996-02-29
Volume
334
Issue
9
Pages
574-579
ISSN
  • 0028-4793 (ISSN-L)
  • 1533-4406
OpenAlex
W4245367233
Cited by
1,726
References
57
Citations by year
2026: 29 · 2025: 44 · 2024: 43 · 2023: 46 · 2022: 53 · 2021: 47 · 2020: 57 · 2019: 64 · 2018: 74 · 2017: 63 · 2016: 67 · 2015: 99 · 2014: 84 · 2013: 83 · 2012: 103
FWCI
8.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • New England Journal of Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
metformin, type 2 diabetes, glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, insulin resistance, sulfonylureas, oral antidiabetic drugs
MeSH terms
Acidosis, Lactic, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Drug Therapy, Combination, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Metformin, Sulfonylurea Compounds

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