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Diabetes drug may help autistic kids fight unwanted pounds UPI.com WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2016 -- The diabetes drug metformin may help overweight children and teens with autism slim down, a new study suggests. The study included 60 people with autism, ages 6 to 17. The patients were overweight due to the side effects ... Metformin associated with decreasing weight gain in kids with autism The JAMA Network JournalsEurekAlert (press release) Metformin effective for weight gain associated with atypical antipsychotic use in childrenHealio Diabetes Treatment Helps Reduce Increased Weight in Children With ASDMarketwired (press release) Monthly Prescribing Reference (registration) -Digital Journal all 8 news articles »

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