Research
Metabolic adaptation
Metformin decreased the risk of diabetes among individuals with prediabetes by 3.2 cases per 100 person-years during 3 years.
Metformin can be an effective option for certain individuals at risk of diabetes.
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Metformin decreased the risk of diabetes among individuals with prediabetes by 3.2 cases per 100 person-years during 3 years.
Why this rating
Supported by a defined treatment outcome over a specified duration.
Source
Diagnosis and Management of Prediabetes
Justin B. Echouffo‐Tcheugui et al. · JAMA · 2023
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