Metformin (Noun)
Meaning
An antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed metformin to help manage her type II diabetes and lower her blood sugar levels.
- Metformin is often the first medication prescribed for people with type II diabetes who are not able to control their blood sugar through diet and exercise alone.
- Studies have shown that metformin can also have a positive effect on weight loss in people with type II diabetes.
- She was taking metformin twice a day to help regulate her blood sugar levels and prevent complications from her diabetes.
- The combination of metformin and a healthy diet helped him to manage his type II diabetes and improve his overall health.