METFORMIN...........

ALL ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE TERM DIABETES MELLITUS........

  • METFORMIN is an oral anti-diabetic agent used in treatment of type 2 diabetes.
  •  It belongs to the class of BIGUANIDES.
  • It is used particularly in overweight and obese patients and those with normal kidney function.
metformin is used in the treatment of polycstic


  • It is used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome and other diseases associated with resistance.
  • Metformin acts by suppressing the glucose production by the liver.
  • Therefore, metformin is considered to be the first line drug of choice in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

What do you mean by type 2 diabetes mellitus??

  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus is also known as non insulin dependent diabetes.
  • It is characterised by high blood glucose in context of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.
  • The symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: excess thirst,frequent urination and constant hunger.
  • The number of patients with type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming stage.
  • Type 2 diabetes can be initially managed by increasing exercise and diet modifications.
  • Long term high blood glucose levels are prone to heart diseases, strokes, diabetic retinopathy, kidney failure etc are few of the diseases reported.
  • The blood glucose levels can be controlled by inducing certain lifestyle changes, by performing exercise and taking medications after consulting a physician.




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