Evidence Question
Does Metformin improve triglycerides?
Related to: Cardiometabolic RiskShort answer
Metformin may worsen triglycerides or be associated with harm.
Evidence at a glance
- Evidence strength
- Moderate Evidence
- Supporting research
- 2 studys
- Randomized trials
- 2 trials
Why do we say this?
Across 2 randomized trials, findings are mixed and showed an effect on triglycerides with Metformin.
Context and limitations
Some evidence reported worsening or harm while other evidence found little or no effect.
- Only a small number of supporting studies are available.
Explore the evidence
Supporting research
2 published studys