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How does metformin work in lowering blood sugar exactly? i found out mine was a little high when they did bloodwork for cholesterol and it showed up
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Hyperglycemia: Metformin works by inhibiting the production of sugar/glucose by your liver. Metformin is commonly prescribed and generally well tolerated. More severe cases of diabetes require the administration of insulin.
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