How does metformin affect you?
Question posted by Yaniiix on 15 Aug 2022
Last updated on 15 August 2022
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"Metformin works by helping to restore the body's response to insulin. It decreases the amount of blood sugar that the liver produces and that the intestines or stomach absorb."
A lot of people's stomachs, including myself, can't tolerate this medicine but there are other treatments.
FYI
Best regards,
Kevinb1953
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