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2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.
Taking metformin may cause unpleasant side effects like diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and, in rare cases, lactic acidosis. Don’t double up on metformin if you miss a dose.
Carrying excess body weight can lead to medical conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attacks, and more. But reaching a lower body weight can be a complicated ...
A 2017 review found that people with diabetes who were taking metformin had lower all-cause mortality. [231] They also had reduced cancer and cardiovascular disease compared with those on other therapies. [231] In people without diabetes, metformin does not appear to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. [237]
It is associated with a loss of 6-12% body weight along with mild gastrointestinal side effects. [10] [11] Another medication, orlistat, is widely available and approved for long-term use. Its use produces modest weight loss, with an average of 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) at 1 to 4 years, but there is little information on how these medications affect ...
In the United States, sitagliptin/metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. [5] [6]In the European Union, sitagliptin/metformin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes; in combination with a sulfonylurea as an adjunct to diet and exercise "in people ...
Metformin can also cause a vitamin B12 deficiency, which may be linked with anemia. Stopping the medication or starting vitamin B12 supplementation appears to reverse this. Seek medical advice if ...
An anorectic is a drug that reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. [1] These substances work by affecting the central nervous system or certain neurotransmitters to create a feeling of fullness or reduce the desire to eat.