Metformin 101. How to take it? | How to reduce side effects? | How long to take it for?

Part 1 of #Metformin most frequently asked questions. The FAQs are answered by Sara, licensed pharmacist and co-founder of Kasana Health.

0:00 Intro
1:05 What is Metformin? How does it work?
2:41 How do I take Metformin?
3:23 What should I do if I forget to take my Metformin?
3:41 How long will I have to take Metformin for?
5:13 What are Metformin’s side effects?
5:50 How can I avoid / reduce these side effects?

Kasana Health is here to improve Health-Care. We are on a mission to help people prevent and better manage #prediabetes and #Type2diabetes (T2D). We believe that with a bit of support and with the understanding of what happens inside our own body, we can accomplish lasting lifestyle habit changes. We don't just want to heal patients... we want to help patients heal themselves.

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[KasanaHealth]

What other questions do you have about Metformin? Drop them in the comments 👇👇

[mickdunne]

Hi i have subbed and liked the video greetings from ireland.I have type 2 diebetes and i am on metformin i take 1 3 times daley and i am noticeing a huge change i have cut out sugar i have cut back on Alcohol i used to be 112 kilos i am now 80 kilos i feel much better thank you for sharing and giving advice😊

[hellskitchenkritterandfrie]

My neurologist wants me to discuss starting Metformin for migraine prevention and assistance with my weight loss regimen/efforts. This was helpful understanding what to consider!

[edgaracevedo]

Great to get a pharmacist point of view.

[robpiazza]

Thank you for the very informative video. Always a pleasure listening to an intellect.

[AprilMartinChartrandMS]

Thank you for the information and simple explanation. Helpful. I am considering taking it after 2 years of not being able to loose weight due to high blood sugar levels.

[brendahicks]

Thank you! I was under the impression that I would be taking it for life! What happens if you take 1000mg a day, and you have up to 3 glasses of wine twice a week at dinner?

[jackwolfski]

Very good video, and I will watch the other ones. This information is critical for all of us using this drug for the first time. Blessings to you Sarah.

[gladyssalazar]

Can you please 🙏 do a video on metformin and PCOS

[rdhar]

Thank you for the informational video. Much appreciated. I have a question and would appreciate your response: What is the minimum recommended dose of metformin per day?

[amaliamorales]

Thank you for sharing very informative

[kimy]

Can I take zofran with my metformin to alleviate the nausea?

[ashokkumaryadav]

I shall appreciate if you can enlighten us giving use and side effects of SGLT class of drugs.

[ЧёяКтоя]

Hello, thank you for such important info. I think I have a few questions. I'm worried if I can take vitamins or other supplements with metformin (like brewers yeast), can metformin somehow affect absorption of them or other medications. Should I maybe wait between taking metformin and my other pills and if so, how long? Thank you, once again

[mranderson]

How can i get free pills? Any fall off the back of a truck?

[Hasanafandi-qjoh]

Leave metformin, ur above from metformin 😂❤