Arti Thangudu MD|Endocrinologist (Diabetes/Thyroid/Weight Loss) on Instagram: "During a 60 Minutes interview, Peter Attia was asked a series of rapid-fire wellness questions. When asked about metformin, he said it was a definite pass. That’s his opinion—but should we value his opinion? But here’s what gets lost when soundbites go viral: Metformin is not a wellness supplement. It is a prescription medication with decades of high-quality data for specific medical conditions. From a board-certified