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Does Intake Of Metformin Help In Treating Type 2 Diabetes?
my doctor priscribed me metformin he said I am type 2 diabetes. he said I have to lose 10 pounds. and eat better. I am 5 1, 58 years old, my weight is 120 I m not a junk eater, I exercise every morning, run every sat, play racquetball. I m afraid to take medication. All I take right now is my multiple vitamins for over 50 and my glucosamine vitamin aday. I m confused and scared
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Hello,
Metformin is a widely prescribed drug for treating type 2 diabetes.
Metformin is often the first medication that will be prescribed to type 2 diabetes.
Metformin helps to lower blood glucose levels by reducing the amount of glucose produced and released by the liver and by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Metformin is a widely prescribed drug for treating type 2 diabetes.
Metformin is often the first medication that will be prescribed to type 2 diabetes.
Metformin helps to lower blood glucose levels by reducing the amount of glucose produced and released by the liver and by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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