Metformin: The Surprising Brain Connection in Diabetes Care

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Metformin: The Surprising Brain Connection in Diabetes Care

A new study from Baylor College reveals that metformin, a diabetes medication, works its magic not just on the liver but also in the brain! Researchers found that metformin lowers blood sugar by targeting a brain protein called Rap1. This discovery could lead to new, brain-focused diabetes treatments and better understanding of how the drug affects appetite and even brain health.

| Sarjna Rai