Common Diabetes Drug Blocks Benefits of Exercise

New research suggests metformin may interfere with metabolism.
Common Diabetes Drug Blocks Benefits of Exercise
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Metformin is the go-to drug for managing diabetes; nearly 86 million Americans filled prescriptions for the drug in 2023. However, a new study suggests that metformin may prevent you from getting the benefits of exercise.

Doctors have long advised patients with high blood sugar to take metformin alongside exercise, believing that combining these two proven therapies would lead to better results.

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