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How Is Metformin

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Michigan City, IN
January 4
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How is it?

Better than the alternative unless you can control your numbers without meds

January 5
A DiabetesTeam Member

It's a terrible med

January 5
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Metformin is a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. It decreases glucose production in the liver and enhances insulin sensitivity in muscles. It is usually taken with meals to reduce side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and stomach upset. Rare but serious risks include lactic acidosis. For more, visit url: https://www.D Show Full Answer

Metformin is a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes. It decreases glucose production in the liver and enhances insulin sensitivity in muscles. It is usually taken with meals to reduce side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and stomach upset. Rare but serious risks include lactic acidosis. For more, visit url: https://www.DiabetesTeam.com/treatments/metformin.

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