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How does metformin help the process of wound healing?
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Lowers blood glucose: Metformin lowers blood glucose in diabetic patients and therefore allows the white blood cells to fight infection and start the healing process.
Answered 5/16/2013
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Blood sugar control : Good control of diabetes mellitus is essential in wound healing. That being said there are a some reports that metformin may help in protein metabolism and muscle healing.
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