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Why Metformin Users Need to Know These Hidden Side Effects?
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Why Metformin Users Need to Know These Hidden Side Effects?
Are you taking Metformin or considering it for managing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes? Discover the truth about Metformin.
Whether you're asking "What is Metformin?" or wondering "How does Metformin work?"—we’ve got you covered. This episode dives deep into the metformin mechanism of action, explores its benefits for blood sugar control, and answers the big question: Is Metformin good or bad?
Here's what you'll learn:Metformin side effects explained—from the common gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort, to more rare surprises like metallic taste and headaches.
How to manage or prevent Metformin diarrhoea and stomach upset with real-life strategies backed by science.
How Metformin helps with weight loss, the use of Metformin in diabetes, and why it’s still one of the most prescribed meds for type 2 diabetes.
The truth about dangers of Metformin—from potential lactic acidosis to vitamin B12 deficiency—and how to monitor your body for signs.Lifestyle hacks: the best foods to eat, how exercise supports treatment, and how to reduce side effects naturally.
The benefits of taking Metformin beyond blood sugar, including potential metabolic and anti-aging effects.
If you’ve been asking:“What are the long-term effects of Metformin?”“Can Metformin help me lose weight?”“Why does Metformin cause gastrointestinal issues?”
This episode is for YOU.
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