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A Case of Metformin-Associated Lactic Acidosis
Metformin is a US FDA-approved oral anti-hyperglycemic medication used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Metformin, a biguanide drug, works by reducing glucose production in the liver, decreasing intestinal absorption, and improving insulin sensitivity, leading to lower blood...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Cureus
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10224792/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37252492 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.38222 |