Topics in Biochemistry: The Effects of Lifestyle Intervention and Metformin on Type 2 Diabetes

Julia Bullard
jb2704@ship.edu
Faculty sponsor: Dr. Thomas Frielle
College of Arts and Sciences
Chemistry and Biochemistry

Diabetes types 1 and 2 impact millions of Americans and countless more around the world each year. Treating and preventing both forms of diabetes is an ever evolving field of research. The following research details the biochemical mechanisms behind Metformin, a biguanide antidiabetic drug, and lifestyle management treatments.

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