Still more data finding metformin reduces risk of Long Covid:
“Metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC over 6 months than comparator medications.”
“Metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC over 6 months than comparator medications.”
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 2, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Still more data finding metformin reduces risk of Long Covid:
“Metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC over 6 months than comparator medications.”
“Metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC over 6 months than comparator medications.”
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study - Bramante - 2026 - Journal of Medical Virology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study - Bramante - 2026 - Journal of Medical Virology - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
🧪 Target trial emulation study shows significant lower risk of Long Covid with the affordable diabetic drug Metformin. Authors include Eric Topal, John Buse and Carolyn Bramante.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:57 AM
🧪 Target trial emulation study shows significant lower risk of Long Covid with the affordable diabetic drug Metformin. Authors include Eric Topal, John Buse and Carolyn Bramante.
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“…metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC [Long COVID]…”
Published October 29, 2026
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Published October 29, 2026
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM
“…metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC [Long COVID]…”
Published October 29, 2026
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Published October 29, 2026
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A US study of 9,660 COVID-19 patients found metformin was linked to a 53% lower risk of Long COVID or death over 6 months.
The findings support earlier trials but don't prove causation.
Published: 29 October 2026
The findings support earlier trials but don't prove causation.
Published: 29 October 2026
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 30, 2026 at 4:11 AM
A US study of 9,660 COVID-19 patients found metformin was linked to a 53% lower risk of Long COVID or death over 6 months.
The findings support earlier trials but don't prove causation.
Published: 29 October 2026
The findings support earlier trials but don't prove causation.
Published: 29 October 2026
Day 4 on metformin and WHEN WILL THE SICK/CRAMPS END???? My tummy hurtssss :(
November 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Day 4 on metformin and WHEN WILL THE SICK/CRAMPS END???? My tummy hurtssss :(
University of Minnesota researchers studied 9,660 COVID-19 patients and found that starting metformin within 6 days of infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of Long COVID or death.
The findings reinforce earlier randomized trial results.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The findings reinforce earlier randomized trial results.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
University of Minnesota researchers studied 9,660 COVID-19 patients and found that starting metformin within 6 days of infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of Long COVID or death.
The findings reinforce earlier randomized trial results.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The findings reinforce earlier randomized trial results.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
metformin still does that to meeee
November 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM
metformin still does that to meeee
"In this observational analysis, metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC over 6 months than comparator medications." #LongCovid #Metformin
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"In this observational analysis, metformin prescribed within a week of documented SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of LC over 6 months than comparator medications." #LongCovid #Metformin
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 2, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
From the US 🇺🇸
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
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Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid
![Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study — Bramante et al
"Metformin prescription within the week following documented SARS‐CoV‐2 infection was associated with a 53% reduction in [Long Covid or death] over 6 months in this primarily Omicron‐infected sample."
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November 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
From the US 🇺🇸
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid
Metformin at the Time of COVID-19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid
Link to study:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Link to study:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
My A1C is down to 6.6. My doctor is impressed that I've managed this with just metformin and diet.
Donut now please.
Donut now please.
November 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
My A1C is down to 6.6. My doctor is impressed that I've managed this with just metformin and diet.
Donut now please.
Donut now please.
Neues Paper von Bramante et al. zu #Metformin und #LongCovid, das nicht nur übergewichtige Menschen betrachtet. Die Basis sind elektronisch vorliegende Gesundheitsdaten und das Sample ist eher klein (je 248 Personen in der Gruppe mit Metformin und in der mit einer anderen Behandlung).
University of Minnesota researchers studied 9,660 COVID-19 patients and found that starting metformin within 6 days of infection was associated with a 53% lower risk of Long COVID or death.
The findings reinforce earlier randomized trial results.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The findings reinforce earlier randomized trial results.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Metformin at the Time of COVID‐19 Infection and Risk of Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long COVID (LC) in electronic health record data. We conducted a new user analysis of ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 30, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Neues Paper von Bramante et al. zu #Metformin und #LongCovid, das nicht nur übergewichtige Menschen betrachtet. Die Basis sind elektronisch vorliegende Gesundheitsdaten und das Sample ist eher klein (je 248 Personen in der Gruppe mit Metformin und in der mit einer anderen Behandlung).
A pharmacist has issued a warning about a possible side effect that could cause 'problems' for anyone taking metformin - especially if they have been prescribed it for a long time.
Pharmacist's 'problem' warning to anyone on metformin for 'long time'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 3, 2026 at 7:50 AM
A pharmacist has issued a warning about a possible side effect that could cause 'problems' for anyone taking metformin - especially if they have been prescribed it for a long time.
REMINDER!
Charcoal turns food/drink black, yes, yes, how fun! How Halloween!
BUT!!!! it also negates the effects of prescription drugs! This includes birth control! Metformin! SSDIs! All of them!
Charcoal turns food/drink black, yes, yes, how fun! How Halloween!
BUT!!!! it also negates the effects of prescription drugs! This includes birth control! Metformin! SSDIs! All of them!
October 31, 2026 at 12:10 PM
REMINDER!
Charcoal turns food/drink black, yes, yes, how fun! How Halloween!
BUT!!!! it also negates the effects of prescription drugs! This includes birth control! Metformin! SSDIs! All of them!
Charcoal turns food/drink black, yes, yes, how fun! How Halloween!
BUT!!!! it also negates the effects of prescription drugs! This includes birth control! Metformin! SSDIs! All of them!
Just give 'em Metformin.
October 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Just give 'em Metformin.
Or several little ones. Fucking metformin I swear
November 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Or several little ones. Fucking metformin I swear
Puh, Albtraum.
Bekommst du Metformin?
Ich wünsche Euch, dass Ihr gut da durch kommt und sich bei niemandem weitere Folgen einstellen 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Bekommst du Metformin?
Ich wünsche Euch, dass Ihr gut da durch kommt und sich bei niemandem weitere Folgen einstellen 🍀🍀🍀🍀
November 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Puh, Albtraum.
Bekommst du Metformin?
Ich wünsche Euch, dass Ihr gut da durch kommt und sich bei niemandem weitere Folgen einstellen 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Bekommst du Metformin?
Ich wünsche Euch, dass Ihr gut da durch kommt und sich bei niemandem weitere Folgen einstellen 🍀🍀🍀🍀
Now THIS is a price drop worth talking about! 👀
We've got another big one to share! Sitagliptin Phosphate-Metformin HCl 50-1000mg (generic for Janumet) just dropped 60% in price at Cost Plus Drugs!
www.costplusdrugs.com/medications/...
💊 60 tablets
📉 Was: $142.40
🎉 Now: $57.03
We've got another big one to share! Sitagliptin Phosphate-Metformin HCl 50-1000mg (generic for Janumet) just dropped 60% in price at Cost Plus Drugs!
www.costplusdrugs.com/medications/...
💊 60 tablets
📉 Was: $142.40
🎉 Now: $57.03
October 29, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Now THIS is a price drop worth talking about! 👀
We've got another big one to share! Sitagliptin Phosphate-Metformin HCl 50-1000mg (generic for Janumet) just dropped 60% in price at Cost Plus Drugs!
www.costplusdrugs.com/medications/...
💊 60 tablets
📉 Was: $142.40
🎉 Now: $57.03
We've got another big one to share! Sitagliptin Phosphate-Metformin HCl 50-1000mg (generic for Janumet) just dropped 60% in price at Cost Plus Drugs!
www.costplusdrugs.com/medications/...
💊 60 tablets
📉 Was: $142.40
🎉 Now: $57.03
I mean. Do you WANT the children to get type 2 diabetes???? You are saving them from a lifetime of metformin
October 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I mean. Do you WANT the children to get type 2 diabetes???? You are saving them from a lifetime of metformin
Last thing I need is more fun-size candy in my house. Double up on the Metformin, I'm goin' in.
November 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Last thing I need is more fun-size candy in my house. Double up on the Metformin, I'm goin' in.
Potential Synergistic Association of Donepezil and Metformin With COVID-19 Mortality in Dementia Patients
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
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October 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Potential Synergistic Association of Donepezil and Metformin With COVID-19 Mortality in Dementia Patients
✅ Just Accepted
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✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ziY2z5
I'm already on metformin.
Thank you pre-diabetes!
Thank you pre-diabetes!
October 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I'm already on metformin.
Thank you pre-diabetes!
Thank you pre-diabetes!
Study Rounds @reuters.com
GLP-1 drugs may outperform metformin for prediabetes
GLP-1 drugs may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people diagnosed with prediabetes more effectively than the current standard medication (AHA meeting).
GLP-1 drugs may outperform metformin for prediabetes
GLP-1 drugs may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people diagnosed with prediabetes more effectively than the current standard medication (AHA meeting).
November 4, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Study Rounds @reuters.com
GLP-1 drugs may outperform metformin for prediabetes
GLP-1 drugs may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people diagnosed with prediabetes more effectively than the current standard medication (AHA meeting).
GLP-1 drugs may outperform metformin for prediabetes
GLP-1 drugs may help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people diagnosed with prediabetes more effectively than the current standard medication (AHA meeting).