The role of metformin in the modern strategy of treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Metformin is a major antihyperglycemic agent used for the treatment of DM2. Analysis of the mechanism of its action is presented. Cardioprotectiveand anticancer activities of metformin are discussed. Results of multicentre studied of metformin are described.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Olga Mikhailovna Smirnova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Endocrinology Research Centre 2010-09-01
Series:Сахарный диабет
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Online Access:https://www.dia-endojournals.ru/jour/article/view/5494