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metformin and Insulin Coma

metformin has been researched along with Insulin Coma in 2 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.

Insulin Coma: Severe HYPOGLYCEMIA induced by a large dose of exogenous INSULIN resulting in a COMA or profound state of unconsciousness from which the individual cannot be aroused.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Zhao, TY1
Li, F1
Xiong, ZY1
Lalau, JD1
Masmoudi, K1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Insulin Coma

ArticleYear
Frequent reoccurrence of hypoglycemia in a type 2 diabetic patient with insulin antibodies.
    Molecular diagnosis & therapy, 2010, Aug-01, Volume: 14, Issue:4

    Topics: Acarbose; Aged, 80 and over; Blood Glucose; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Glucose; Humans; Hypoglycemia

2010
Unexpected recovery from prolonged hypoglycemic coma: a protective role of metformin?
    Intensive care medicine, 2005, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Blood Glucose; Female; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Insulin Coma; Metformin

2005