A new study from Stanford University and other research centres has found that a common diabetes medicine called metformin might help with more than just controlling blood sugar.
Metformin is often used to treat people with type 2 diabetes. But now, scientists believe it might also lower the risk of a serious condition called delirium. Delirium causes sudden confusion, memory problems, and trouble paying attention. It mostly affects people in hospitals or older adults, and it can be dangerous.
The researchers found that people taking metformin were less likely to develop delirium. They also found that these people had better survival rates compared to those who didn’t take the drug.
This is exciting because it shows that metformin could have extra health benefits besides helping with diabetes. Earlier studies have already suggested that metformin might protect the brain, lower the risk of dementia, and help people live longer. This new study adds even more support to those ideas.
To do the study, the research team looked at information from 1,404 patients. They split the patients into two groups: those with type 2 diabetes who took metformin and those who didn’t. The group that used metformin had a much lower chance of getting delirium and were also more likely to survive over time.
This discovery could be important for treating people with diabetes, especially those at risk of confusion or memory problems. But it’s still important for each person to talk to their doctor before making any changes. Doctors can help find the right plan, which might include medicines like metformin, eating healthy, and staying active.
Fighting type 2 diabetes is not just about medicine. People can also make changes in their daily life. Eating well, keeping a healthy weight, getting enough sleep, exercising, and not smoking all help lower the risk of diabetes and its complications.
This study also shows how research can lead to better care for people with long-term conditions. As we learn more about how drugs like metformin work, doctors can use this information to create better treatment plans that protect both the body and brain.
If you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes, it’s a good idea to learn about different treatment options. Even small lifestyle changes, like adding blueberries to your meals or trying diets like the keto diet (with guidance from a doctor), may help.
This research gives us hope that one medicine could help in many ways—from managing diabetes to protecting the brain and even helping people live longer.
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