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SUMMARY:

In the previous video we covered:

What is metformin? In what forms is Metformin available? And, why do doctors prescribe it?

In this video we will cover:

How does metformin work in your body? What is its mechanism of action? And, when to take metformin?

Metformin works best when it is used along with a good diet and exercise routine.

Although the exact mechanism by which metformin works at molecular-level is not understood completely, researchers believe that metformin helps in reducing blood sugar levels in many ways:

Metformin decreases the production of excess glucose in the liver — a process known as gluconeogenesis.

Metformin also increases the sensitivity of your body tissues to the insulin produced by your body and helps body cells to use glucose available in your bloodstream more effectively.

Now let’s talk about - when to take metformin?

Metformin is typically taken every day along with or right after a meal.
Taking it with a meal helps many people avoid common gastrointestinal side-effects such as nausea.

Depending on whether the doctor wants you to take regular release form or the extended-release form, metformin may work for 8 to 12 hours in your body.

Therefore, spacing the doses of metformin appropriately is important for minimizing side effects and reaching better blood sugar control.

When do you take it? How has it benefitted you? Let us know in the comments. Your opinion may be helpful to others reluctant in taking this medicine.

In the next mini-video, we will talk about:

-What are the most common side effects of metformin?

- When you should not use metformin?

Stay tuned…
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BACKGROUND:

This mini-video is a part of video series on metformin that covers the following topics:

- What is metformin?

- How does metformin work?

- When to take metformin?

- What are the most common side effects of metformin?

- When you should not use metformin?

- Metformin and alcohol - What's the relation?

- Can using metformin make you fat or lose weight?

- And, answers to other questions that you may have.
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