By: Thomas Wilson
1. “Global Report on Diabetes,” World Health Organization (WHO)
Addresses the global scope of diabetes, including prevalence statistics, risk factors, and recommendations for prevention and control.
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565257
2. “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes — 2023,” American Diabetes Association (ADA)
The official clinical guideline covering screening, diagnosis, glycemic targets, and treatments, including the use of metformin as first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes.
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/issue/46/Supplement_1
3. “Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes,” Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
A systematic review evaluating the efficacy and safety of metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes, focusing on glycemic control and long-term complications.
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD002966.pub4/full
4. “Metformin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications,” Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
A review article describing the cellular mechanisms of metformin, including its effects on insulin sensitivity, hepatic metabolism, and weight control.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3912612/
5. “Comparative Effectiveness of Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes: A Real-World Study,” Diabetes Care
An observational study comparing clinical outcomes among various treatment regimens for type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the central role of metformin.
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/44/5/1111/36015
6. “Global Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and the Impact of Metformin on Cardiovascular Outcomes,” The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
An analysis of worldwide epidemiological data on type 2 diabetes and a discussion on how metformin influences cardiovascular outcomes.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/issue/current
7. “Metformin and Beyond: Emerging Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes,” Nature Reviews Endocrinology
Explores future perspectives in diabetes treatment, considering new metformin analogs, combination therapies, and ongoing research.