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Metformin is an antidiabetic drug used as the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially in overweight patients. It works by restoring your body's response to the naturally produced insulin. It also reduces the blood sugar by decreasing the sugar production in the liver and its absorption in the intestine.

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How can a 45-year-old manage fatigue related to diabetes?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

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At 32, can I breastfeed with my type 2 diabetes?

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Dr. Ali Osman

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Should I start Insulin if my diabetes is worsening?

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My father has irritable bowel syndrome. Can probiotics help him?

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Can type 2 diabetes cause fatigue even with treatment?

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Why did my HbA1c rise from 6.2% to 8.3% despite treatment?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Can lifestyle changes help in managing type 2 diabetes?

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How to treat IBS-D along with other medical conditions?

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What to do for T2D, high A1C and blood sugar control issues?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Can women with PCOS/PMOS conceive easily?

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