Skip to product information
1 of 1

MedGlu (Metformin)

MedGlu (Metformin)

Regular price โ‚ฑ4.50 PHP
Regular price Sale price โ‚ฑ4.50 PHP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included.
Form & Size
Prescription is required. Please send prescription via email.

๐Ÿ’Š Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes: Uses, Mechanism, and Lifestyle Considerations

Metformin is a widely prescribed oral medication for managing high blood sugar levels associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This condition occurs when insulin produced by the pancreas fails to effectively transport glucose into the body's cells for energy production.

๐Ÿ”ฌ How Metformin Works

Metformin may be used:
- As monotherapy
- In combination with a sulfonylurea
- Alongside insulin therapy
Its primary actions include:
- Reducing hepatic glucose production
- Enhancing insulin sensitivity
- Improving glucose uptake by peripheral tissues
These effects contribute to lowering elevated blood sugar and restoring proper energy metabolism.

๐Ÿฅ— Lifestyle and Blood Sugar Management

Effective diabetes control often involves a combination of medication, diet, and exercise. Even when pharmacological treatment is necessary, lifestyle modifications remain essential:
- ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ A customized meal plan helps stabilize glucose levels
- ๐Ÿƒโ™‚๏ธ Regular physical activity improves insulin responsiveness
- ๐Ÿงช Blood glucose monitoring is recommended when dietary or activity patterns change, to prevent hypoglycemia

โš ๏ธ Important Considerations

- The dosage of metformin must be carefully balanced with food intake and physical activity
- Blood sugar testing is advised when modifying diet or exercise routines
- Type 1 diabetes patients, who lack endogenous insulin production, do not benefit from metformin; insulin injections remain the standard treatment

Content

View full details