Diabetes Medication Metformin's Potential to Reduce Long COVID Risk
Understanding Metformin's Impact on Long COVID
There is growing news surrounding the diabetes medication metformin and its potential to lower users' odds of developing Long COVID. Long COVID can lead to symptoms such as chronic fatigue, brain fog, and chest pain, lasting long after the initial COVID infection.
The Evidence
Research indicates that overweight or obese COVID patients taking metformin shortly after their infection experienced a41% reduction in their odds of Long COVID. This significant reduction highlights metformin's potential dual benefit for patients suffering from diabetes and recent COVID infections.
Conclusion
While the exact mechanism by which metformin may reduce vulnerability to the repercussions of COVID remains unclear, the findings illustrate an important area for future medical research and possible treatment strategies.
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