Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Credit: Tessy Agbonome from Pexels Almost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral medication that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels. Despite metformin’s widespread use, many type 2 diabetes patients eventually require second-line medications to maintain control of their blood sugar levels when metformin’s efficacy fades. But these second-line medications can impact more than just blood sugar. Growing evidence suggests that these treatments could benefit type 2 diabetes patients who also have cardiovascular disease by reducing their risk for heart attack and stroke. Despite these known Read More