The Economic Times

Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brain

Diabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct brain pathway responsible for glucose regulation. Remarkably, researchers observed that a small dose significantly reduced blood sugar levels in mice. This groundbreaking finding has the potential to pave the way for innovative diabetes therapies that target brain functions. Upcoming research will further investigate the effects of metformin on cognitive aging.