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biguanide [baɪˈgwɑːnaɪd] n (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a class of compounds some of which are used in the treatment of certain forms of diabetes See also phenformin [from bi-1 + guanidine + -ide] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The two companies expect approval for combination therapy of FASTCI/STARSIS with biguanide agents. The DPP showed that the diabetes drug metformin, a biguanide, reduced the risk of diabetes in those with pre-diabetes but was much less successful than losing weight and increasing activity. I: effect of diet, sulphonylurea, insulin or biguanide therapy on fasting plasma glucose and body weight over one year, multi-centre study. |
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