Question 1

is metformin sr 1000mg once daily is better or metformin 500mg twice daily is better for fbs158 n pbs192?

Accepted Answer

Neither: The better version is that which you can afford and take regularly. Once daily versions are typically more expensive but if you can't afford it, why worry? Twice daily are more troublesome but more affordable. If cost isn't an issue, get the once daily. Both will help control your sugars. Better yet, pay closer attention to your eating habits. And exercise regularly.

Question 2

what is metformin used for?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: This is a mainstay drug for the treatment of diabetes type ii.  It is inexpensive, effective but like all prescription medications should be taken with careful monitoring by your physician.  If you have diabetes you have probably been prescribed this and need careful and daily care to prevent the severe complications of this disease.

Question 3

what is glucophage (metformin)?

Accepted Answer

Glucophage (metformin) is: An oral medication usually used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 4

how could metformin make i feel?

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Helpsmany ways: It gives more energy but reduces some of the craving for carbs, and may lose a bit of wgt as a result.

Question 5

can metformin helps reduce fats?

Accepted Answer

No.: Metformin is given to improve the action of insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that aids cells in the uptake of  carbohydrates, not fats.

Question 6

how much metformin should i take?

Accepted Answer

Maximal effective...: Dose is 2000 mg daily

this is what you should aim for as long as your kidneys are normal, your doctor knows for sure,  and

you have no side effects.

Question 7

how long do i have to take metformin?

Accepted Answer

Possibly life long: It depends on why you're taking it. For most things, like diabetes, you take it as long as it gives you some benefit without excessive adverse events.

Question 8

what is the main purpose of metformin?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: Metformin is a medication which increases sensitivity to insulin.  Increasing Insulin sensitivity allows the body to respond to lower levels of insulin, thus helps control blood sugars and also symptoms related to pcos which are exacerbated by increasing Insulin resistance.

Question 9

what is glucophage (metformin) used for?

Accepted Answer

Glucophage (metformin): Metformin is primarily for type 2 diabetes, also  experimentally  for polycystic ovarian disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease & premature puberty.

Question 10

tips on how to eat when taking metformin?

Accepted Answer

Eat less: And exercise more to lose weight and make the metformin work even better. Always take metformin with a meal.

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