Diabetes Self-Management

Metformin Linked to Lower Disease Risk

Taking metformin is linked to a lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease—in people with diabetes, according to a new analysis published in the journal Diabetic Medicine.

Metformin is one of the most widely prescribed drugs in

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