metformin has been researched along with Diverticulitis in 1 studies
Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.
Diverticulitis: Inflammation of a DIVERTICULUM or diverticula.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " It compared metformin and other hypoglycaemic medication use in diabetic patients with uncomplicated diverticulosis to those with acute diverticulitis." | 7.85 | Metformin use in diabetics with diverticular disease is associated with reduced incidence of diverticulitis. ( Croagh, D; Evans, JA; Freckelton, J; Moore, GT, 2017) |
| " It compared metformin and other hypoglycaemic medication use in diabetic patients with uncomplicated diverticulosis to those with acute diverticulitis." | 3.85 | Metformin use in diabetics with diverticular disease is associated with reduced incidence of diverticulitis. ( Croagh, D; Evans, JA; Freckelton, J; Moore, GT, 2017) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Freckelton, J | 1 |
| Evans, JA | 1 |
| Croagh, D | 1 |
| Moore, GT | 1 |
1 other study available for metformin and Diverticulitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Metformin use in diabetics with diverticular disease is associated with reduced incidence of diverticulitis.
Topics: Acute Disease; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Australia; Case-Control Studies; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; | 2017 |