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How to Navigate Metformin Side Effects
Manage episode 410460197 series 125458
Today, we're diving into how to handle the side effects of metformin for Type 2 diabetes. We'll talk about common issues like upset stomachs and metallic tastes, share practical tips to ease side effect symptoms, and the importance of reaching out to your healthcare team if you're experiencing symptoms.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- How to manage metformin side effects for Type 2 diabetes
- Metformin's role and common prescription for diabetes management
- Overview of how metformin works in the body
- Review of typical side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, loss of appetite, and metallic taste in the mouth
- How metformin doesn't usually cause low blood sugar but may in combination with other medications
- The importance of discussing side effects with healthcare providers
- Four practical tips for managing side effects of metformin + MUCH MORE!
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299 episoder
Manage episode 410460197 series 125458
Today, we're diving into how to handle the side effects of metformin for Type 2 diabetes. We'll talk about common issues like upset stomachs and metallic tastes, share practical tips to ease side effect symptoms, and the importance of reaching out to your healthcare team if you're experiencing symptoms.
In This Episode We’ll Cover:
- How to manage metformin side effects for Type 2 diabetes
- Metformin's role and common prescription for diabetes management
- Overview of how metformin works in the body
- Review of typical side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, loss of appetite, and metallic taste in the mouth
- How metformin doesn't usually cause low blood sugar but may in combination with other medications
- The importance of discussing side effects with healthcare providers
- Four practical tips for managing side effects of metformin + MUCH MORE!
Our 2 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show:
- Rate on iTunes or Spotify - it literally takes two seconds
- Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes
For additional resources and shownotes, visit https://diabetesdigital.co/category/podcast/
or
299 episoder
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