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Diabetes Type 2

Type 2 diabetes has been chosen as the focus of this article so that I can go into further detail and cover some of the medications that are used to treat the condition, dietary recommendations, and the long- and short-term effects on patients. As was previously explained, people with type 2 diabetes can make insulin, but their cells do not utilize it properly. As a result, a wide range of oral and injectable medications are available for the treatment of this type of diabetes (Rosenthal & Burchum, 2021). Metformin is one of the oral medications that can be used to treat this kind of diabetes.

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Metformin is an anti-diabetic medication that can be administered alone or in combination with other anti-diabetic drugs. 500 mg twice daily or 1000 mg once daily are the normal dosages.   Metformin is a member of the biguanide medicine class and aids in improving how quickly the body reacts to the hormone insulin, which the body naturally produces to help regulate blood sugar levels. There are several different dosages of metformin, including liquid, pill, and extended release.

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, July 14). Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy. https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/diabetes-gestational.html.

Joslin Diabetes Center. (2021). The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2. Joslin Diabetes Center. https://www.joslin.org/patient-care/diabetes-education/diabetes-learningcenter/difference-between-type-1-and-type-2. MedlinePlus. (2020). Metformin:

MedlinePlus Drug Information. MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a696005.html.