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Biguanide can refer to a molecule, or to a class of drugs based upon this molecule. Biguanides can function as oral antihyperglycemic drugs used for diabetes mellitus or prediabetes treatment. They are also used as antimalarial drugs. ...read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Biguanide

WebMD: Biguanides for Type 2 Diabetes
About.com: Biguanides
University of Illinois: Type 2 Diabetes Medications: Biguanides
Healthwise (via Kaiser Permanente): Biguanides for Type 2 Diabetes
Wikipedia: Biguanide

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