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Can metformin helps reduce fats?
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No.: Metformin is given to improve the action of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids cells in the uptake of carbohydrates, not fats.
Answered 11/7/2015
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Yes.: Metformin can help to improve the lipid profile--especially by reducing triglycerides.
Answered 2/28/2013
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