How Do Drugs Work: Insulin and metformin

Dr Elizabeth Rosethorne describes the roles of insulin and metformin in diabetes.

[martynblackburn]

Metformin and berberine HCL has helped me reduce my glucose levels. I was never told why I got type 2 diabetes only that my anti-GAD antibodies were slightly raised. It made no sense to me as an athlete who exercised everyday and weight training for years whilst already taking great care with diet. I was actually 5 months into the OMAD diet when I was diagnosed. I rarely eat junk food and was never a big lover of carb meals. Sweet treats were kept to a minimum as well as fizzy drinks. For years all I eat were beef stews and the like and the odd slice of olive bread. I was big on fish and sardines. I was never a big eater and meal sizes were always small. My diagnosis made no sense and still doesn't.

[vdavis]

easy explanation. I take metformin and have nothing but good results. weight loss, sugar levels and changed my diet. Diet is the key here, no sugar, soda's, alcohol, and you will be fine. Get a CGM and see what foods affect your sugar. I was surprised to learn what raised my sugar. Metformin and CGM. Great combination. (CGM: Continuous Glucose Monitoring).

[andysmith]

This is one evil tablet, i swear its messed my body up big time, i would recommend to anyone to work their diabetes through diet control, tablets like these will only destroy you.

[WorkLove]

What happens if the patient doesn't use the energy that metformin is forcing into the tissues?

[javierescontrias]

Ok. But why does metmorphin make me extremely tired after taking it? I asked my Dr, and she responded with "huh?" And nothing else.

[cookiehale]

It strips the body of vitamins and iron

[fullstack]

Don't have a cure for diabetes 😂. Do intermittent fasting eating once a day. No further medicine needed, and in this high inflation period, you will also save money on food. THE END

[williamclark]

She said Diabetes is a life long disease!!!! LMAO. Type 2 is not

[TJHambright-fkeq]

It's the food! Too much fat causes diabetes.