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Metformin is the most widely prescribed drug for type 2 diabetes and works by curbing the amount of sugar pumped around the ...

The children's author said she was advised by her hospital diabetes team to be on the closed loop system for three months ...

Millions of people in the UK who have diabetes are being urged to watch out for two "serious" symptoms if they use metformin ...

More than 26 million prescriptions were dispensed in England last year, but users must know the rare signs requiring urgent medical help ...

In two instances, this necessitates contacting your GP "straight away". Another side effect requires dialling 999 "now". The ...

He joined his local Slimming World group through a Norfolk County Council scheme which offers 12 weeks free to anyone with a BMI over 30. He had soon transformed his lifestyle by following a diet plan ...

In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis) to metformin. The NHS says: "You should call ...

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Millions of people take metformin to control their diabetes but there are some symptoms it is important to watch for ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) highlighted the example of warfarin, a drug commonly used to ...