Difference between revisions of "Metformin"
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'''Metformin''' is in the biguanide class of oral hypoglycemics used to treat [[Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus|type 2 diabetes]]. | '''Metformin''' is in the biguanide class of oral hypoglycemics used to treat [[Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus|type 2 diabetes]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 18 September 2017
Metformin is in the biguanide class of oral hypoglycemics used to treat type 2 diabetes.
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