Unraveling Metformin's Secret: How This Diabetes Drug Works in the Gut (2026)

Metformin’s real power may lie in its ability to reshape the gut rather than just the liver—this revelation comes from a groundbreaking study published in Nature Metabolism. While decades of clinical use have shown metformin’s efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes, researchers now challenge long-held assumptions about its mechanism. The drug, historically linked to liver function, appears to work more subtly in the digestive tract, where glucose metabolism occurs.

Unraveling Metformin's Secret: How This Diabetes Drug Works in the Gut (2026)
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