Evidence Question

Does Metformin improve total daily insulin dose?

Related to: Adverse Events and Safety

Short answer

Metformin may improve total daily insulin dose.

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Strong Evidence
Supporting research
3 studys
Randomized trials
3 trials

Why do we say this?

Across 3 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on total daily insulin dose with Metformin.

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Supporting research

3 published studys