title: An Overview of Metformin and Implications in the Workplace.
abstract: Diabetes mellitus is expensive; one of the top 10 most costly health concerns for employers. Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who achieve glycemic targets through healthy lifestyles and appropriate glucose-lowering agents lessen diabetes-related complications. The purpose of this article is to provide a brief review of a first-line agent used in treating T2DM, the biguanide metformin hydrochloride. Implications for health providers who assist employees who use metformin also are addressed.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham grantj@uab.edu.
authors.forename: Joan S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham.
authors.forename: Laura A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Steadman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis / Q000187:drug effects*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D016527:Drug Costs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008687:Metformin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000191:economics; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D017132:Workplace
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D008687:Metformin
keywords: biguanides; metformin; type 2 diabetes mellitus