⏩ Order one of my new guides now: Which micronutrients are important for your 1. heart and cardiovascular system: https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ 2. immune system: https://bit.ly/RatgeberHowTo ✅ ❎ 100% independent ❎ 100% study-based ❎ 100% medically correct #metformin #diabetes #obesity Metformin tablets lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. There is no need for an insulin injection, but taking it is subject to certain conditions. Metformin first came onto the market as a drug in 1958 in Great Britain. The active ingredient was not approved in the USA until the 1990s. Its blood sugar-lowering effect was first discovered in 1929, but interest in this substance initially waned. This can be explained by the discovery of insulin, which also took place in the 1920s. As the body's blood sugar-lowering hormone, it influences blood sugar levels much more effectively. However, injecting insulin was often unpleasant for patients, especially before the introduction of today's injection devices. This was one of the impetus for resuming research into oral antidiabetics. What is metformin? Metformin is a so-called oral antidiabetic, i.e. the active ingredient in a swallowable tablet that reduces the blood sugar levels of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ("diabetes"). Metformin belongs to the group of active ingredients known as biguanide derivatives. It is used in particular in type 2 diabetes patients who are overweight. What effect does metformin have? Metformin lowers blood sugar by inhibiting the formation of the simple sugar glucose in the liver. It also improves glucose utilization in the peripheral tissues of, for example, the lower legs, forearms or head. The effect only occurs after a few days of treatment. It is important to know that the blood sugar lowering effect does not occur in healthy people. Good to know: Misuse of metformin Metformin is said to have two effects in the body: It inhibits the absorption of glucose (i.e. grape sugar) in the intestines, so that it cannot enter the bloodstream, and it accelerates the absorption of glucose into the muscle cells. Both of these effects prevent the sugar from being converted into fat. However, these effects have not yet been conclusively proven for metformin. Nevertheless, there are said to be some bodybuilders who take metformin as a supplement to burn fat. Most important side effects Digestive problems such as nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite Changed taste Very rarely lactic acidosis More about metformin in my blog at https://bit.ly/Metformin_Blog ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video Visit Dr. Weigl" you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics related to pain, #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. In particular, I address common diseases such as back pain, osteoarthritis or even #diabetes. ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The new drug Ozempic: https://bit.ly/Ozempic_Video Diabetic polyneuropathy - how does it arise and what can you do?: https://bit.ly/DiabetesFolgen_Video Sodium deficiency and possible consequences and diseases: https://bit.ly/Natriummangel_Video Obesity and adipositas: https://bit.ly/Fettleibigkeit_Video Our liver - structure, function and important diseases: https://bit.ly/Leber_Video ▬ Recommended literature ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Ozempic - The new miracle cure for diabetes mellitus & obesity?: https://bit.ly/Ozempic_Blog What is diabetes? Causes and different types: https://bit.ly/DiabetesMellitus_Blog What is thrombophlebitis?: https://bit.ly/Thrombophlebitis_Blog Diabetic retinopathy as a result of diabetes - problems with the eyes: https://bit.ly/DiabetischeRetinopathi... Causes of constipation - tips for at home: https://bit.ly/Verstopfung_Blog ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►Twitter: https://bit.ly/Twitter_DrWeigl ►Instagram: /doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and are never a substitute for personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. In particular, when taking medication, you should consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses. Liability excluded.