Efficacy and Cardiovascular Safety of Metformin.

Metformin has been the cornerstone of the medical management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for over 6 decades now since its first-ever discovery. Although there were initial concerns about its efficacy and safety, increasing evidence over the years proved it to be very effective and safe. It has stood the test of time, proving to be much safer than other drugs in the same class and garnering robust evidence in cardiovascular safety.