A topical cream that helps regulate macrophage activity was effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, a clinical trial reported. In 236 patients with foot ulcers treated for 16 weeks, the proportion ...

The surprising findings could improve how doctors manage type 1 diabetes and ease the significant burden that people with the condition face when using insulin alone. In their published paper in ...

Metformin is widely known as a diabetes medication, but its use extends beyond treating type 2 diabetes. Doctors now often prescribe Metformin for pre-diabetes, a condition where blood sugar is ...

A clinical trial found that metformin, a drug typically used for type 2 diabetes, reduced insulin requirements by around 12% ...

Doctors explain what this could mean for the future of care.

Metformin is an unassuming hero of modern medicine. For more than 60 years, this humble pill has been a mainstay of diabetes care, helping millions of people manage their blood sugar. It lowers blood ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A 26-week trial reveals that metformin, long viewed as a promising add-on therapy, lowers insulin needs but leaves tissue-level insulin resistance unchanged. Study: Effect of ...

A new real-world study reveals that advanced GLP-1 therapies, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, provide comparable glycemic control while offering superior weight benefits compared to metformin ...