An Australian clinical trial has discovered that it can reduce the amount of insulin needed

A budget-friendly 100-year-old medication could enhance life for people with type 1 diabetes , new research suggests. A clinical trial in Australia discovered that the type 2 diabetes drug metformin reduces the need for insulin in those with type 1 diabetes.

This breakthrough paves the way for better management of the condition, according to scientists. Type 1 diabetes is a common ailment - impacting around 450,000 people in the UK - where the immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.

Consequently, those with type 1 diabetes must administer insulin for the rest of their lives to regulate blood sugar levels. In some people with type 1 diabetes, long-term use

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