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Metformin is an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping to regulate blood sugar levels. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar produced by the liver, delaying absorption of sugar by the stomach and intestines and also helps the body to better utilise the lower amount of insulin produced by people with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is the most widely used type 2 diabetes treatment in the world. Metformin is also known under brand names such as Glucophage®, Glucophage® SR, Metsol® and Bolamyn® SR. Metformin tablets are not recommended for type 1 diabetes, please seek professional advice from your doctor for type 1 treatment options.
Metformin is biguanide which is a term used for oral type 2 diabetes medicine used to prevent glucose being produced in the liver. Bigguanides improve the human body’s sensitivity to insulin and decrease the sugar levels absorbed by the intestines. They do this by preventing the production of glucose from the liver, food and increasing its uptake by the body tissue.
There are a number of tests for diabetes including a blood glucose test, urine test and a glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test. An HbA1c test has to be carried out by a healthcare professional.
Metformin is the most effective type 2 diabetes treatment recognised across the world and has been in use for over 40 years. Metformin has been recognised to have other benefits such as lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL). Metformin has also shown anti-aging abilities, assisting weight loss and lowering the risk for some types of cancer. Since it has been used for such a long period across the world, the drug offers effectiveness along with stability and safety for patients due to the large amount of medical data available on metformin.
You can buy metformin online from registered online doctor services in the UK such as DrFelix by way of an online consultation form. The consultation form is reviewed by GMC registered British doctors who can assess your suitability based on your circumstances and whether it is safe to prescribe you metformin. If appropriate our doctors can issue an online prescription which is forwarded to our NHS UK pharmacy for dispensing and your metformin tablets are then dispatched to you in discreet plain packaging straight to your doorstep.
The normal dosage for taking Metformin is Twice or Three times daily normally during or after meals. The maximum dosage for metformin tablets is 3,000mg and the tablets should not be chewed. Metformin comes in different strengths; 500mg or 850mg tablets. Your regular doctor will start you on a suitable dose based on your circumstances, you can have this reviewed based on if you find the dose too strong or too weak. You should always read the patient information leaflet provided in the metformin box listing all the cautions and side effects. DrFelix recommends regular blood tests which can be arranged with your GP to monitor your sugar level.
Metformin tablets are suitable for most people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. However, if you are allergic to metformin, have a heart or liver disease or experience diabetic ketoacidosis, you should speak to your doctor before taking Metformin pills.
Without the use of such treatment, type 2 diabetes could lead to kidney damage, heart and blood-vessel disease, blindness, nerve problems, hearing impairment or sexual dysfunction. Metformin is only one component of a complete program required to control diabetes which includes diet, weight control and exercise.
Type 2 Diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin to effectively regulate blood sugar levels, which can be controlled by the use of Metformin and making lifestyle changes. With type 1 diabetes the body does not produce any insulin and therefore those suffering with type 1 diabetes require regular insulin injections to treat their illness.
Do not take Metformin if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, have recently had a heart attack or heart problems, have severe circulation problems or difficulty breathing, have liver or kidney problems, have recently had a severe infection or are a heavy drinker of alcohol Seek medical advice and do not take Metformin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Metformin interacts with alcohol and alcohol should be avoided when taking this medicine.
Metformin contains the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride which decreases sugar production, delays sugar absorption and helps the body better utilise the lower amount of insulin produced.
Take Metformin exactly as directed by your doctor. The usual starting dose is one tablet two or three times a day. Swallow whole with or after food to reduce the possibility of an upset stomach occurring.
Common side effects of taking Metformin include:
Very rare side effects of taking Metformin include:
Metformin is an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping to regulate blood sugar levels. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar produced by the liver, delaying absorption of sugar by the stomach and intestines and also helps the body to better utilise the lower amount of insulin produced by people with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is the most widely used type 2 diabetes treatment in the world. Metformin is also known under brand names such as Glucophage®, Glucophage® SR, Metsol® and Bolamyn® SR. Metformin tablets are not recommended for type 1 diabetes, please seek professional advice from your doctor for type 1 treatment options.
Metformin is biguanide which is a term used for oral type 2 diabetes medicine used to prevent glucose being produced in the liver. Bigguanides improve the human body’s sensitivity to insulin and decrease the sugar levels absorbed by the intestines. They do this by preventing the production of glucose from the liver, food and increasing its uptake by the body tissue.
There are a number of tests for diabetes including a blood glucose test, urine test and a glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test. An HbA1c test has to be carried out by a healthcare professional.
Metformin is the most effective type 2 diabetes treatment recognised across the world and has been in use for over 40 years. Metformin has been recognised to have other benefits such as lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL). Metformin has also shown anti-aging abilities, assisting weight loss and lowering the risk for some types of cancer. Since it has been used for such a long period across the world, the drug offers effectiveness along with stability and safety for patients due to the large amount of medical data available on metformin.
You can buy metformin online from registered online doctor services in the UK such as DrFelix by way of an online consultation form. The consultation form is reviewed by GMC registered British doctors who can assess your suitability based on your circumstances and whether it is safe to prescribe you metformin. If appropriate our doctors can issue an online prescription which is forwarded to our NHS UK pharmacy for dispensing and your metformin tablets are then dispatched to you in discreet plain packaging straight to your doorstep.
The normal dosage for taking Metformin is Twice or Three times daily normally during or after meals. The maximum dosage for metformin tablets is 3,000mg and the tablets should not be chewed. Metformin comes in different strengths; 500mg or 850mg tablets. Your regular doctor will start you on a suitable dose based on your circumstances, you can have this reviewed based on if you find the dose too strong or too weak. You should always read the patient information leaflet provided in the metformin box listing all the cautions and side effects. DrFelix recommends regular blood tests which can be arranged with your GP to monitor your sugar level.
Metformin tablets are suitable for most people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. However, if you are allergic to metformin, have a heart or liver disease or experience diabetic ketoacidosis, you should speak to your doctor before taking Metformin pills.
Without the use of such treatment, type 2 diabetes could lead to kidney damage, heart and blood-vessel disease, blindness, nerve problems, hearing impairment or sexual dysfunction. Metformin is only one component of a complete program required to control diabetes which includes diet, weight control and exercise.
Type 2 Diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin to effectively regulate blood sugar levels, which can be controlled by the use of Metformin and making lifestyle changes. With type 1 diabetes the body does not produce any insulin and therefore those suffering with type 1 diabetes require regular insulin injections to treat their illness.
Do not take Metformin if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, have recently had a heart attack or heart problems, have severe circulation problems or difficulty breathing, have liver or kidney problems, have recently had a severe infection or are a heavy drinker of alcohol Seek medical advice and do not take Metformin if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Metformin interacts with alcohol and alcohol should be avoided when taking this medicine.
Metformin contains the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride which decreases sugar production, delays sugar absorption and helps the body better utilise the lower amount of insulin produced.
Take Metformin exactly as directed by your doctor. The usual starting dose is one tablet two or three times a day. Swallow whole with or after food to reduce the possibility of an upset stomach occurring.
Common side effects of taking Metformin include:
When your doctor prescribes Metformin for you, he will likely advise you not to take it with alcohol. That’s because this medication can lower your blood sugar. Alcohol does the same thing, and the combination of the two can be disastrous for your body. When your blood sugar levels become too low, you can enter a state called lactic acidosis. At this point, your blood sugar is so low as to warrant the classification of medical emergency. You may start to feel dizzy or have a headache. You can also feel nauseous, and you may suffer from diarrhoea or you may begin vomiting. Your body will not react well to extremely low blood sugar, and you may start to feel like you are going to die. In fact, this condition could be fatal if you don’t get sugar into your body quickly enough. That’s why most people who have type 2 diabetes or who take medication that lowers their blood sugar will be advised to keep some sort of sugary snack handy.
Metformin is typically used to treat type 2 diabetes. While some people may use it for other purposes, it is only medically recommended for type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment. This drug offers several benefits, particularly in controlling blood sugar levels. It reduces the overall blood sugar levels in the body, which can prove useful for dealing with hypertension, but even in cases where the patient has hypertension, doctors are not likely to recommend the drug for treatment, unless the patient has T2D. That’s why people who attempt to use Metformin for weight loss usually do so outside the recommendation of their doctors. They are usually purchasing this drug without their doctor’s consent or knowledge and using it in a way that it isn’t intended for.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a medical condition some young women suffer from. With this malady, the woman will not be able to ovulate, or release eggs, properly. They may have irregular periods, and their ovaries are covered in cysts. That’s where the name “polycystic” comes from. Women who suffer from PCOS will have low insulin levels, as their body won’t be producing enough insulin on their own. That means that their blood sugar levels are likely going to be abnormally and perhaps dangerously high. PCOS can often be classified as a pre-diabetic condition, and those who are experiencing this condition may be at risk of developing diabetes over time.
Metformin is a medication particularly well suited for type 2 diabetes. The unique way that it works makes it unsuitable for treating type 1 diabetes or for most other medical conditions.
Metformin is not a drug you should be self-medicating with. This drug can lower your blood sugar levels, and if you take the wrong dose, it can cause you to suffer lactic acidosis or just not be very effective at all. Your doctor will tell you how much of the drug you should take to suit your situation. Generally, the recommended dosage will be anywhere from 500mg-1000mg per day. The drug can come in both an immediate release form and an extended release form. Which one you take will determine how often you need to take it and when you need to take it.
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