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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Metformin is the primary oral treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
  • Emerging evidence suggests metformin's benefits extend to cardiovascular protection and diabetes prevention in high-risk individuals.
  • Its pleiotropic effects target key mechanisms of atherosclerosis and metabolic dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the established and potential benefits of metformin beyond glycemic control.
  • To explore its role in cardiovascular protection and diabetes prevention in non-diabetic populations.
  • To assess its potential for broader cardiometabolic prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of mechanistic studies on metformin's pleiotropic effects.
  • Analysis of clinical trial data and meta-analyses on metformin's efficacy in T2DM and high-risk non-diabetic populations.
  • Consideration of ongoing trials like VA-IMPACT for further clarification.

Main Results:

  • Metformin demonstrates cardiovascular benefits in T2DM patients, reducing mortality and events.
  • In high-risk non-diabetic individuals, metformin reduces incident diabetes by ~25%, with stronger effects in specific subgroups.
  • Mechanisms include AMPK activation, gut microbiota modulation, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Conclusions:

  • Metformin's benefits transcend glucose lowering, offering cardiovascular protection and diabetes prevention.
  • Its safety, affordability, and pleiotropic actions support its use in broader cardiometabolic prevention.
  • Further research is needed to optimize its role in non-diabetic populations and assess long-term cost-effectiveness.