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Metformin Shows Mixed Results for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

3/2/2026

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A study evaluated metformin's effect on insulin resistance in adults with Type 1 diabetes over 26 weeks.
The results showed no improvement in adult insulin resistance, contrasting findings in adolescents.
Metformin reduced the daily insulin dosage for adults with Type 1 diabetes.
The increase in GDF15 levels with metformin leaves the clinical significance of the insulin-dose reduction uncertain.

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A study evaluated metformin's effect on insulin resistance in adults with Type 1 diabetes over 26 weeks.
The results showed no improvement in adult insulin resistance, contrasting findings in adolescents.
Metformin reduced the daily insulin dosage for adults with Type 1 diabetes.
The increase in GDF15 levels with metformin leaves the clinical significance of the insulin-dose reduction uncertain.