Effect of intensive blood-glucose control with metformin on complications in overweight patients with type 2 diabetes (UKPDS 34)
Published Sep 11, 1998 · R. Turner, R. Holman, I. Stratton
The Lancet
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayIntensive blood-glucose control with metformin reduces complications and death rates in overweight patients with type 2 diabetes, but early addition of metformin may increase the risk of diabetes-related death.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.