Metformin
Also known as: Diabex; Diaformin; Glucophage; Metforal
Description
Metformin is a type of Biguanide Anti-Diabetic Pharmaceutical Drug.
Therapeutic Use of Metformin
Aging/Life Extension
Metformin may possess Life Extension potential (its sister compound, Phenformin has extended the life spans of experimental animals). [1]
Cardiovascular System
Metformin may help to prevent Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients. [2]
Hair
Metformin may be an effective treatment for Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) patients. [3]
Immune System
Metformin may help to prevent Cancer. [4]
Metabolism
Metformin may help to prevent Cross-Linking (glycation form). [5]
Metformin may be a useful treatment for Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 - by increasing the body’s sensitivity to the effects of Insulin, Metformin may reduce the effective dose of exogenous Insulin required by Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. [6]
Metformin is used for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2- it increases the sensitivity of the Muscles to Insulin and Glucose (i.e. it counteracts InsulinResistance) and lowers Blood Sugar levels (by facilitating the transport of Glucose into Muscle Cells). Metformin may also help to prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and may prevent Atherosclerosis in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients. [7]
Metformin may counteract Insulin Resistance. [8]
Metformin may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity (by increasing the body’s sensitivity to Insulin). [9]
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