Diabetes drugs may be doing more than managing blood sugar, they could also shape cancer biology in unexpected ways.

In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis) to metformin. The NHS says: "You should call ...

Learning that you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming, even though both conditions are extremely common.

Metformin is a trusted treatment for type 2 diabetes, but some people are being prescribed the drug for weight loss. (Getty Images) But what exactly does metformin do, and is it effective for weight ...

Various factors determine the best time to take your blood sugar medications, including how the medication works and its side effects.

If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, metformin may be the first medication your doctor recommends. Research shows that it helps with blood sugar control by helping the body use its own ...

Depending on the dosage, metformin may take 48 hours to 5 days to start working. If blood sugar levels remain high, the metformin may not be working, and doctors may recommend changing the treatment ...

Millions of people in the UK who have diabetes are being urged to watch out for two "serious" symptoms if they use metformin ...

Metformin is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat type 2 diabetes. It may also have additional health benefits, such as helping with weight loss and slowing the aging process. However, ...

Birth control pills, taken alone or paired with the drug metformin, did not raise the risk of metabolic syndrome, a precursor ...

Metformin is often the first medicine you’ll take if you have type 2 diabetes—for many reasons. It helps bring down your blood sugar level in three ways: It tells your liver to make less glucose. It ...

Glyburide/metformin oral tablet is available only as a generic drug. It’s not available in a brand-name version. Glyburide/metformin only comes as a tablet you take by mouth. Glyburide/metformin is ...