Risk of anaemia with long-term metformin use in a community setting

The DPP Outcomes Study showed that metformin use in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance was associated with increased risk of anaemia at 5 years, independent of vitamin B12 status. In people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), anaemia is a common finding but the impact of long-term metformin use on...

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Main Authors: Donnelly, L, Gardner, K, Coleman, R, Sattar, N, Hattersley, A, Holman, R, Pearson, E
Format: Conference item
Published: Springer 2017