The Dr. Ardis Show | Top 20 Drugs: Diabetes| Episode 07.01.2026

The Dr. Ardis Show | Top 20 Drugs: Diabetes| Episode 07.01.2026

From The Dr. Ardis Show Podcast by Dr Bryan Ardis

July 1, 2026 · 1h 13m

About this episode

Dr. Bryan Ardis discusses the risks of Metformin and explores natural alternatives for managing diabetes.

Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, was the ninth most prescribed drug in America in 2025 and the only diabetes medication to land in the top 20. In this episode, Dr. Bryan Ardis walks through the published package insert and FDA black box warning that most patients never read, including metformin-associated lactic acidosis, which is fatal in roughly half the cases it occurs, chronic diarrhea reported in 53 percent of users, and the steady depletion of heart-protective vitamin B12. He then lays out the peer-reviewed research on natural compounds shown to lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and protect the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from the very damage these drugs can cause. With an estimated 500 million diabetics worldwide today, this is essential viewing for anyone you love who is managing type 2 diabetes. Guggul Resin Extract – the episode's hero nutrient, studied to improve blood sugar control, increase glycogen storage, and shield the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from drug-induced damage. D3+K2 Organic – vitamin D3 and K2 suspended in organic MCT oil, shown in clinical trials to significantly reduce blood glucose and improve insulin resistance…

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