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Reduces liver glucose production: Decreases the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
Enhances insulin sensitivity: Improves the body’s response to insulin, facilitating better glucose uptake by cells.
Lowers intestinal glucose absorption: Reduces the amount of glucose absorbed from the digestive tract.
Glucophage 1000 is prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in overweight individuals when dietary changes and exercise alone do not provide adequate blood sugar control.
- Adults: Can be used alone or with other oral antidiabetic medications or insulin.
- Children (10 years and older) & Adolescents: Can be used alone or with insulin.
- Studies have shown a reduction in diabetes-related complications in overweight adults when metformin is used as a first-line treatment after diet failure.