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The popular diabetes drug metformin has been used for decades — and scientists just figured out its main mechanism - Live Science

Published by Live Science By Kamal Nahas · 28 August 2026 at 19:40
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The popular diabetes drug metformin has been used for decades — and scientists just figured out its main mechanism - Live Science
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Scientists have debated whether the diabetes drug metformin acts primarily in the intestines or the liver. New findings clear up this confusion.

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