title: Use of metformin in chronic kidney disease should continue to be based on common sense in the absence of an evidence base.
authors: Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Glasgow Royal Infimary, Glasgow, UK.
authors: M C
authors: MC
authors: Petrie
authors: Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Glasgow Royal Infimary, Glasgow, UK.
authors: J G
authors: JG
authors: Boyle
authors: Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Glasgow Royal Infimary, Glasgow, UK.
authors: G A
authors: GA
authors: McKay
mesh_terms: D000140:Acidosis, Lactic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000097:blood*; D008687:Metformin / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin