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metformin and Malnourishment

metformin has been researched along with Malnourishment in 3 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Metformin is regarded the first-line diabetes therapy for all ages; still it is associated with weight loss and frailty in older adults."4.12Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults: eight case studies with focus SGLT-2 inhibitors and metformin. ( Bahat, G; Catikkas, NM; Karan, MA; Petrovic, M, 2022)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's2 (66.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bahat, G2
Erdogan, T1
Karan, MA2
Catikkas, NM1
Petrovic, M1
Flaherty, AM1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Malnourishment

ArticleYear
Management of diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
    Oncology nursing forum, 2012, Volume: 39, Issue:5

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Combined Modality Thera

2012

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Malnourishment

ArticleYear
Need for increased awareness for avoiding metformin treatment in malnourished older adults with diabetes mellitus.
    Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), 2020, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Malnutrition; Metformin

2020
Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults: eight case studies with focus SGLT-2 inhibitors and metformin.
    Acta clinica Belgica, 2022, Volume: 77, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Blood Glucose; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Frailty; Humans; Hypoglycemic Age

2022