Losing weight is one of the most common metformin side effects. Learn more about what the drug is, how it works, and if it’s a diabetes treatment for you.

When it comes to weight loss, there are a number of tried and true lifestyle changes you can make to help you along the way. But sometimes, those extra pounds are as stubborn as a toddler who doesn’t ...

A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be sabotaging one of the most trusted strategies for preventing the disease: exercise.

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The type 2 diabetes medication Ozempic has been hugely popular when prescribed off-label for weight loss, thanks to its ability to regulate your blood sugar and curb your appetite. But between ...

Whenever you start taking a new medication to treat a certain symptom or condition, it’s natural to wonder if the medicine is really making a difference for your health. When it comes to people who ...

MADRID — Metformin is taken every day by more than 200 million people worldwide. Its value as a glucose-lowering agent has been established for decades. But does metformin hold similar promise for ...

Metformin oral tablet is a generic prescription drug used to help manage high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It can interact with alcohol, other medications, and some supplements, ...