Monday, December 10, 2012

Metformin therapy improves BMI and fasting glucose levels in obese children

Metformin therapy has a beneficial treatment effect over placebo in improving body mass index (BMI) and fasting glucose levels in obese children, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The study showed reduction in BMI was sustained for six months.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121211/Metformin-therapy-improves-BMI-and-fasting-glucose-levels-in-obese-children.aspx

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