Metformin improves circulating endothelial cells and endothelial progenitor cells in type 1 diabetes: MERIT study

Type 1 diabetes is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD). Decreased endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) number plays a pivotal role in reduced endothelial repair and development of CVD. We aim...

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - August 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fahad W. Ahmed, Rachel Rider, Michael Glanville, Kilimangalam Narayanan, Salman Razvi and Jolanta U. Weaver Source Type: research