Description
Description
Metformin is a medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes by helping control blood sugar levels. It belongs to the biguanide class of drugs and works by:
✅ Reducing glucose production in the liver
✅ Improving insulin sensitivity in muscles
✅ Lowering sugar absorption from food
🔹 Type 2 Diabetes Management – Helps lower blood sugar levels and prevents complications
🔹 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – Regulates insulin resistance and may help with irregular periods
🔹 Weight Management – Sometimes used for weight loss in diabetic or insulin-resistant individuals
🔹 Prediabetes – May be prescribed to prevent progression to diabetes
