{"id":18522,"date":"2024-03-12T12:34:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T07:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=18522"},"modified":"2024-03-12T14:30:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:00:20","slug":"metformin-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/metformin-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Everyone with Diabetes Should Know About Metformin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just took your blood sugar pill? Just as you eat your meals and do daily tasks without fail, if you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-control-diabetes-lifestyle-modification-and-diet-tips-to-keep-your-blood-sugars-in-control\/\">managing diabetes,<\/a> you likely take a daily dose of Metformin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But hold on, did you ever wonder how these pills help control your blood sugar?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These pills help you by keeping your blood sugar levels under control. But lets first understand why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/top-10-common-medications-for-diabetes\/\">medication is necessary to manage your diabetes<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n        &lt;div style=&quot;display:none&quot; class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;a class=&quot;cta-link&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;desktop-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; \/&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;mobile-cta-image&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;img  src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png&quot; alt=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; title=&quot;Health &amp; Wellness&quot; \/&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/a&gt;\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15167,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2764340},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\&quot;Segoe UI\\&quot;, roboto, \\&quot;Helvetica Neue\\&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">\n        <div style=\"display:none\" class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n            <a class=\"cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40w3os7\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <div class=\"desktop-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Medication Is Required to Manage Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before jumping to the question let\u2019s understand what happens exactly when you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-diabetes\/\">diabetes<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is a condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Type 2 Diabetes, our body struggles to use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/the-role-of-insulin-in-regulating-blood-sugar-levels\/\"> insulin (a hormone controlling blood sugar)<\/a> properly, often needing medication to improve insulin use or lower the sugar our liver produces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication becomes important in managing diabetes because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/metformin\/about-metformin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it helps keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18524 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Did You Know? Metformin does not cause weight gain, unlike some other diabetes medicine\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine.webp\" alt=\"diabetes and metformin\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18524 size-full\" title=\"Did You Know? Metformin does not cause weight gain, unlike some other diabetes medicine\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine.webp\" alt=\"diabetes and metformin\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Did-You-Know-Metformin-does-not-cause-weight-gain-unlike-some-other-diabetes-medicine-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications help in different ways, such as\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve insulin sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase insulin production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease liver&#8217;s sugar production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help maintain stable blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent diabetes complications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes and Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often go hand in hand as metformin is commonly prescribed to manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Metformin Came into Existence?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin is the top choice for treating type 2 diabetes and has an interesting past.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes from a plant called goat&#8217;s rue, used in old European medicine, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28776081\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discovered in 1918 to lower blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early on, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin medicine for diabetes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was overlooked because it wasn&#8217;t as strong as other similar medicines, which were later stopped due to safety concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rediscovered in the 1940s during antimalarial research, it accidentally showed promise in lowering blood sugar. <\/span><b>By 1957, it started being used for diabetes.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, Europe favored metformin for its safety and effectiveness without causing weight gain or too low blood sugar.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. started using it in 1995, and by 1998, studies proved it also helped prevent heart problems, making it the go-to drug for diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, metformin is the <\/span><b>most used diabetes drug worldwide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with potential for more health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Metformin?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK518983\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a prescription medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver, improving insulin sensitivity, and facilitating glucose uptake by muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin medicine for diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is commonly prescribed by doctors due to its effectiveness in controlling blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Diabetes Reversal&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14851,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:11982760},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2764340},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \\&quot;Segoe UI\\&quot;, roboto, \\&quot;Helvetica Neue\\&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Uses of Metformin<\/b><\/h2>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Use of Metformin<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>How?<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Primary Use: To Manage Blood Suagr Levels &#8211; Diabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Metformin helps lower blood sugar levels by improving the body&#8217;s response to insulin, making it the go-to medication for managing type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Prediabetes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">For people with prediabetes, where blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be classified as diabetes, Metformin can help delay or prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">PCOS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Metformin helps regulate menstrual cycles and improves the body&#8217;s sensitivity to insulin, which can be beneficial in managing symptoms of PCOS.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Weight Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">Though Metformin is not a weight-loss medication, it can support weight management for people with type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and potentially leading to a reduction in weight.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Metformin in Pregnancy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have seen Metformin being prescribed to some women during pregnancy. But is it safe to take during this time? Let&#8217;s find out the answer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gestational Diabetes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For women who develop diabetes during pregnancy, Metformin can be an alternative to insulin for controlling blood sugar levels. It&#8217;s important to manage blood sugar effectively to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PCOS: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with PCOS who become pregnant might continue taking Metformin to help manage symptoms and potentially reduce the risk of miscarriage, which is higher in PCOS pregnancies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety &amp; Monitoring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metformin is generally considered safe during pregnancy, but expecting mothers should have a detailed discussion with their doctor. It&#8217;s important to have regular check-ups to assess the health of the pregnancy and understand the effects of Metformin on both the mother and baby.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Side Effects of Metformin for Diabetes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin is generally considered to be a safe drug for people with diabetes but few may experience\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5574599\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common gastrointestinal issues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactic acidosis, especially in those with kidney problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 deficiency with long-term use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Precautions if You Are Taking Metformin<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/metformin\/about-metformin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-existing conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (such as kidney or liver issues, heart disease), discuss with your doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you should limit alcohol consumption, and be\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are taking other medications, be aware of potential interactions with Metformin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin could be your true companion for diabetes management, offering benefits beyond blood sugar control. But before taking it, you should consult with your doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to tailor treatment as per your body\u2019s need, ensuring better management and optimal health outcomes .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Fitterfly, we understand that managing diabetes effectively involves a comprehensive approach, including lifestyle modifications, timely medication, and adhering to your doctor&#8217;s advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dedicated team of experts is committed to offering you the best solutions for managing your diabetes, incorporating trusted medications like Metformin alongside our innovative programs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking to take control of your diabetes, reach out to us at <a href=\"tel: 08068507599\"><strong>08068507599<\/strong> <\/a>to learn more about our <a 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                      &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-image-block&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-image&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dharmender-tiwari.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Dharmender Tiwari&quot; title=&quot;Dharmender Tiwari&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-info-block&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-info&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;progress-info&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;strong class=&quot;red&quot;&gt;8.2&lt;span&gt;%&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\n                                            &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pink-next-arrow.svg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;strong class=&quot;green&quot;&gt;5.7&lt;span&gt;%&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\n                                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-member-info&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;member-name&quot;&gt;Dharmender Tiwari&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;member-age&quot;&gt;58 years&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            \n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-outcome-list&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Happy members&quot; title=&quot;Happy members&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;30000+ &lt;br&gt;Happy members&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/no-cost-emi.svg&quot; alt=&quot;No Cost EMI&quot; title=&quot;No Cost EMI&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                               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src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/google-icon.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot; title=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/five-star.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot; title=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;4.8\/5&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-5 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-block cta-form&quot;&gt;\n                        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-block-pad&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;input type=&quot;hidden&quot; value=&quot;Dharmendra Tewari Reversal&quot; id=&quot;category_name&quot;&gt; \n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-card&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-card-pad&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-label&quot;&gt;You too can with&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-heading&quot;&gt;Fitterfly&amp;apos;s&lt;br&gt; Diabetes Prime Program&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;form autocomplete=&quot;off&quot; class=&quot;testimonial-form&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div  class=&quot;testimonial-form-container&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-field&quot;&gt;\n                                                &lt;input type=&quot;text&quot; id=&quot;name&quot; placeholder=&quot;Name&quot; class=&quot;&quot;  onkeypress=&quot;return 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class=&quot;error-text&quot;&gt;Required&lt;\/span&gt;\n                                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                            &lt;div class=&quot;button-block&quot;&gt;\n                                                &lt;button id=&quot;save-data-CRM&quot; type=&quot;button&quot; class=&quot;button&quot;&gt;\n                                                    &lt;span&gt;Call me&lt;\/span&gt;\n                                                &lt;\/button&gt;\n                                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/form&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block-card-note&quot;&gt;* Diabetes Remission is the clinical term for 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   <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-card-pad\">\n                        <div class=\"testimonial-card-info\">\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-card-head\">\n                                <h3 class=\"gradient-text\">REVERSED Diabetes in 3 months<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-image-block\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-profile-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dharmender-tiwari.webp\" alt=\"Dharmender Tiwari\" title=\"Dharmender Tiwari\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 198px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 198\/245;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dharmender-tiwari.webp\" alt=\"Dharmender Tiwari\" title=\"Dharmender Tiwari\"><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-profile-info-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-profile-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"progress-info\">\n                                            <strong class=\"red\">8.2<span>%<\/span><\/strong>\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pink-next-arrow.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                                            <strong class=\"green\">5.7<span>%<\/span><\/strong>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-member-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"member-name\">Dharmender Tiwari<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"member-age\">58 years<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"testimonial-outcome-list\">\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg\" alt=\"Happy members\" title=\"Happy members\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">30000+ <br>Happy members<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/no-cost-emi.svg\" alt=\"No Cost EMI\" title=\"No Cost EMI\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">No Cost <br> EMI<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/money-back.svg\" alt=\"Moneyback Guarantee\" title=\"Moneyback Guarantee\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">Moneyback <br> Guarantee<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/google-icon.svg\" alt=\"Rated 4.8\/5\" title=\"Rated 4.8\/5\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/five-star.svg\" alt=\"Rated 4.8\/5\" title=\"Rated 4.8\/5\"><br>4.8\/5<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-form-block cta-form\">\n                        <div 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But it is recommended to follow the instructions given by your healthcare provider about when to take the medication."},{"faq_question":"How Does Metformin Help Diabetes?","faq_answer":"It reduces liver glucose production which increases insulin sensitivity, and enhances glucose uptake by muscles."},{"faq_question":"How to Take Metformin for Diabetes?","faq_answer":"Always take the medication as prescribed by your doctor. Generally Metformin is taken with meals to minimize side effects."},{"faq_question":"What are the Alternatives to Metformin for Diabetes?","faq_answer":"There are several other medicine which helps you to manage your blood sugar level but it is recommended to consult your healthcre provider before switching to other medication. Also, do not try to self medicate with some other medications, as it can be harmful for you."},{"faq_question":"How Effective Is Metformin for Diabetes?","faq_answer":"It is highly effective in lowering blood glucose levels and is often the first medication prescribed."},{"faq_question":"What Is Better Than Metformin for Diabetes?","faq_answer":"It depends on individual health profiles. Your healthcare provider may prescribe it alone or in combination therapy with other medications or with insulin."},{"faq_question":"How Long Does Metformin Take to Work for Diabetes?","faq_answer":"Starts to work within a few days, with up to 2 weeks for full effect."},{"faq_question":"How Many mg of Metformin for Diabetes?","faq_answer":"The dosages vary for each person. Usually the dose of Metformin starts from 250 mg to 3000 mg\/per day."},{"faq_question":"Is it Safe to Take Metformin During Pregnancy?","faq_answer":"Metformin is usually considered to be safe in pregnancy but only your healthcare provider will decide if you should take or not. 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