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Metformin is the first-line oral pharmacological treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) across all age groups, primarily by activating AMPK to inhibit hepatic gluconeogenesis and sensitizing peripheral tissues to insulin.

Metformin is the standard first-line medication for Type 2 Diabetes. It works by helping your liver produce less sugar and your body use insulin better. It typically lowers blood sugar by 1-2% without causing weight gain. If you have kidney issues, your doctor may adjust the dose or avoid it. Start with a low dose to minimize stomach upset.

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Metformin is a biguanide that is the main first-line oral drug of choice in the management of T2DM across all age groups. Metformin activates adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase in the liver, causing hepatic uptake of glucose and inhibiting gluconeogenesis... Metformin is shown to delay the progression of T2DM... by decreasing hepatic glucose synthesis (gluconeogenesis) and sensitizing peripheral tissues to insulin
Arun Chaudhury et al. · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2017

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Based on a clinical review citing UKPDS and general consensus, though it is a review paper rather than a primary RCT.

Source

Clinical Review of Antidiabetic Drugs: Implications for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management

Arun Chaudhury et al. · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2017

DOI 10.3389/fendo.2017.00006

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