is metformin a insulin in a pill form or does metformin just help break down carbs
Is metformin actually insulin?
Question posted by dozerbeatty on 27 Sep 2011
Last updated on 29 September 2011 by Marvell
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Marvell
29 Sep 2011
No, metformin is not an insulin. It is a diabetes medicine called biguanide.
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Metformin is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
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