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Metformin shows CVD protective properties for DM-induced atherosclerotic and macrovascular complications.
Metformin should be considered as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes to protect against cardiovascular complications.
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metformin, as the first-line option for type 2 DM (T2DM), shows CVD protective properties for DM-induced atherosclerotic and macrovascular complications.
Why this rating
The claim is based on established findings regarding metformin.
Source
Novel Approaches to the Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Patients withCoronary Artery Disease
Evangelos Oikonomou et al. · Current Pharmaceutical Design · 2023
DOI 10.2174/1381612829666230703161058
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