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Biguanides Flashcards

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What does metformin do?

A

improves insulin sensitivity, lowers sugar

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Side effects and other considerations

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  • GI problems
  • initial drug therapy for newly diagnosed type 2 DM
  • rare side effect: lactic acidosis
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