MetforminPosts and articles about MetforminCommunityWill metformin improve glucose tolerance if I have hyperglycemia?I have low blood sugar. I sometimes have blurred vision and get very fatigued at the worst times. I read that the symptoms could get serious if I don’t find a w...CommunityCan metformin improve insulin resistance in HIV-infected people?A family member of mine developed new-onset diabetes as a result of their HIV treatment. We knew that there would be possible chronic complications that would f...CommunityCan I get lactic acidosis from metformin while on ARV treatment?I’m on stavudine as part of my ARV treatment. I also have insulin resistance and I’m worried that I might become diabetic and develop further complications like...CommunityWill taking metformin to reduce the risk of developing pancreatic cancer?My daughter has type 2 diabetes mellitus and needs to manage her high blood sugar levels. She has to improve her hyperglycemia to avoid further issues. I’m worr...CommunityIs metformin safe to take with drugs that treat heart conditions?I have non-insulin-dependent diabetes and I was told that I may be at risk of developing atrial fibrillation. I’m thinking of taking metformin to help improve i...CommunityIs metformin effective for non-diabetic hypertensive patients?My brother is hypertensive and moderately obese. I’m afraid he might be at risk of developing diabetes if we don't find a quick way to manage his hypertension a...CommunityDoes a short-term dose of metformin help to reduce blood pressure? My sister has uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, and I’m worried she may also be hypertensive. I advised her to seek treatment before developing diabetic complicatio...CommunityIs it safe to take metformin for salt-induced hypertension?I recently started taking metformin for my type 2 diabetes. I am also very sensitive to salt, according to my doctor. I’m worried that taking an oral anti-diabe...CommunityCan unwanted weight gain from metformin increase blood pressure?I’m on metformin for my type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). I have gained some weight since taking it, and I’m concerned that this will increase my blood pressure ...CommunityCan you combine Metformin with hypertension medication?My husband has type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and his blood pressure is constantly high. He is currently on medication to control his hypertension. I’m worried...CommunityCan medication for diabetes help with my obesity?I’ve recently been diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance – and I’m still in shock! My doctor has put me on Metformin which is a medication that diabetics t...