What is the best type 2 diabetes medicine?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Metformin, in the absence of contraindications or intolerability, should be the first-line agent to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Can you actually increase your height after turning 25? I'm on the shorter side and also carrying a bit of extra weight, so I'm really hoping to gain some height. Is there any way that's possible at my age?

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