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Metamorphine. is in treatment for dibetes? in what circumstance this is prescribed for diabetes patient?

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Metformin rx: Metformin is the med you mean to refer to. Metformin is an excellent DM med. It reduces liver production of glucose, which is a beneficial action. It is prescribed to most DM who do not require,insulin. It is safe and tolrtated.

Answered 11/9/2016

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