Metformin is the most prescribed blood sugar (glucose)-lowering medication for patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Metformin stimulates glucose uptake in skeletal muscle similar to the effects of exercise, though, some studies report that metformin may decrease exercise capacity. The main question this study looks to answer is: • Does metformin alter exercise capacity? Participants will: * Complete 5 exercise tests on a stationary bike. * Undergo a body composition test. * Take metformin and placebo. * Complete food and symptom logs. The researchers hypothesize that: • Metformin will reduce aerobic capacity.
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exercise capacity
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Lactate threshold
Timeframe: 6 weeks
VO2 at Lactate threshold
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Lactate turnpoint (LTP)
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Maximal power output
Timeframe: 6 weeks