What is the safest diabetes medication?
Most experts consider metformin to be the safest medicine for type 2 diabetes because it has been used for many decades, is effective, affordable, and safe. Metformin is recommended as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
References
- Type 2 diabetes: Which medication is best for me? Harvard Health Publishing School. November 5, 2020. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/type-2-diabetes-which-medication-is-best-for-me-2020110521256
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Drug information
- Metformin Information for Consumers
- Metformin Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Metformin (detailed)
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