A patient with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin. Which statement shows correct understanding of the medicine?
Correct answer: A. I should take it with meals to reduce stomach upset
- A. I should take it with meals to reduce stomach upset
- B. I should stop it whenever my glucose reading is normal
- C. I should take extra tablets after eating sugary food
- D. I should expect it to cause severe low blood glucose alone
Explanation
Taking metformin with food commonly reduces nausea, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea. Metformin does not replace dietary care, and it usually does not cause severe hypoglycaemia when used alone.
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