New Study Examining Diabetes Drug That May Be Able To Fight Oral Cancer
Because the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the United States is on the rise, prescription medication therapies are too being quickly developed. Recently, scientists examined the ability of a widely used medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, metaformin, to fight oral cancer. Evidence suggests that metaformin has the ability to prevent the development of cancerous legions within the mouth, possibly preventing oral cancer. Los Angeles Periodontist, Dr, Alex Farnoosh comments, “Oral cancer is a dangerous condition that, like other cancers, needs to be detected early. As research in the field advances towards pre-screening methods, research into early prevention through medication therapy is just as important.” People suffering from diabetes are significantly more susceptible to oral problems like periodontal disease and other maladies of the mouth, this study highlights exciting possibilities for patients to not only manage their diabetes but to also prevent more serious complications that could develop.
