University of Utah Health: A Common Diabetes Drug Has a Surprising Side Gig - Muscle Protector
July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 26 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis--which can help the elderly bounce back faster from injury or illness.
University of Utah Health researchers have discovered that Metformin, a common drug that's been used in diabetes treatment for mor . . .
You might not think of diabetes when you think of muscle function. But a common diabetes drug that regulates blood sugar can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis--which can help the elderly bounce back faster from injury or illness.
University of Utah Health researchers have discovered that Metformin, a common drug that's been used in diabetes treatment for mor . . .