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University of New South Wales: Common Drug Found to Reduce Insulin Needs in Type 1 Diabetes
November 27, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:

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Common drug found to reduce insulin needs in type 1 diabetes

A common and inexpensive type 2 diabetes drug has been found to reduce insulin needs in people with type 1 diabetes, opening doors for improved management of the condition.

For years doctors have prescribed metformin, an old but common type 2 diabetes medication, to treat insulin . . .

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