Metformin therapy: Benefits beyond glycemic control

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Summary

Metformin reduces the macrovascular complications of diabetes by improving vascular endothelial functions and reducing pro-inß ammatory cytokines and oxidative stress, which can reduce cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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article
Published
2007-01-01
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Keywords

Medicine, Metformin, Glycemic, Diabetes mellitus, Intensive care medicine

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