What to Know About Metformin
hile there are a growing number of classes of drugs to help treat Type 2 diabetes, most clinical guidelines suggest that metformin be prescribed first, as it’s safe, effective and inexpensive. In addition, metformin may provide other health benefits besides helping to lower blood sugar. Not everyone understands how it works, and there are many unfounded claims that this drug is dangerous. There are risks to taking any drug, and while metformin isn’t for everyone, there’s a lot about this drug that’s helpful and important to know.
