❤️ WHAT IS THE DANGER OF METFORMIN❓ - a frequently asked question at the reception. ????Metformin is one of the most commonly used drugs for type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and insulin resistance. Metformin is used in adults, adolescents and even children with carbohydrate metabolism disorders. ????However, many patients, having read various articles, are afraid to administer metformin drugs (Glucophage Long, Siofor, Metformin, Bagomet) ????⚕️Today we will talk about WHO AND WHAT IS THE DANGER OF METFORMIN AND IN WHAT CASES IT IS REALLY NEEDED. If we consider the INDICATIONS for the appointment of metformin, then these are ✅ type 2 diabetes mellitus, ✅ prediabetes - that is, impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glycemia - moderately elevated sugar on an empty stomach and / or after meals and ✅ insulin resistance. ✅ For excess weight, metformin is prescribed if excess weight is caused by insulin resistance. ✅ EFFECTS of metformin: ???? The most important effect of metformin is to increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, due to which our insulin levels decrease to normal, blood sugar levels are evened out. ???? It is important to understand that the sugar-lowering effect of metformin is very mild. ???? The next important effect of metformin is to improve the intestinal microbiota. ????The next plus of metformin is the improvement of the lipid spectrum, that is, metformin helps to reduce cholesterol levels due to its "harmful" fraction - low-density lipoproteins. ???? Another important effect is the prevention of oncology. Since metformin reduces insulin levels to normal, then, naturally, it also reduces the risks of neoplasms caused by high insulin levels. ???? Another plus is the prevention of cardiovascular events, that is, heart attacks and strokes. ✅ As we can see, METFORMIN HAS MANY POSITIVE EFFECTS. ???? However, METFORMIN ALSO HAS CONTRAINDICATIONS - ❌WHO SHOULD NOT USE IT❓ ????One of the main contraindications to taking metformin is a marked decrease in kidney function. ???? In case of renal failure, metformin is canceled, since drugs of the metformin group are excreted mainly by the kidneys. ???? If kidney function decreases, the metformin dose should be reduced first, and if renal failure progresses, metformin is canceled. ???? Impaired liver function: in case of liver failure, metformin, like many other drugs, is not used. ???? Lactic acidosis - the accumulation of lactate due to severe overload or dysfunction of internal organs - is also a contraindication to taking metformin. ????⚕️ It should be understood that any drug has contraindications and if the drug is administered without taking into account the contraindications, the drug can cause harm. Any drug. ❗️ METFORMIN IS PRESCRIBED ONLY BY A DOCTOR AFTER EXAMINATION. ????When taking metformin, especially at the beginning of its use, SIDE EFFECTS may be observed: ????LOOSE STOOL - One of the most common side effects of metformin. It can occur both at the beginning of the intake, as the first reaction to the drug, and with prolonged use, especially in case of carbohydrate abuse. The more carbohydrates we eat while taking metformin, the higher the risk of developing loose stools. If loose stools occur, the first is a diet correction, that is, limiting excess carbohydrates and second, if diet correction does not help, then we either reduce the dose of metformin or replace it with milder forms of metformin. Extended forms of metformin are best tolerated from the point of view of the gastrointestinal tract - these are Glucophage Long, Glucophage XR, Metformin Long. ????NAUSEA - Nausea usually occurs when starting to take metformin, and, like loose stools, with the abuse of carbohydrates. ????HYPOGLYCEMIA - a decrease in blood sugar - is rare while taking metformin. ????Other side effects of metformin are less common. ????⚕️So still: IS IT A GOOD DRUG OR NOT❓ ✅ The drug is GOOD if it is prescribed ACCORDING TO INDICATIONS after examination, if the dose is selected correctly. ????If the drug is administered blindly as a "vitamin", then, of course, there may be side effects. All drugs are selected with a doctor. ????LEARN ✅ TO EAT PROPERLY with Diabetes, ✅ TO LOWER BLOOD SUGAR WITH DIET will help you ????SCHOOL OF PROPER NUTRITION FOR DIABETES on the website olgapavlova.rf ???? The school will teach you how ✅ TO CHOOSE A DIET FOR YOURSELF, ✅ HOW TO CHOOSE????DIABETES, ✅ how to BRING WEIGHT TO NORMAL, ❗️REGISTER FOR THE SCHOOL on the website olgapavlova.rf ???? ????♀️Take care of your health! ????Health, Beauty and Happiness to You!???? ____________________________________________________________ ✅ Subscribe to my channel https://clck.ru/aj7mx ✅ My Instagram / dia_dietolog_olga_pavlova ❤️ Sign up for an online consultation: ???? By phone number +7-913-913-35-54 WhatsApp (Maria). ???? Through the website https://clck.ru/MPSSK ???? Through my assistant / assist_dr_pavlova _____________________________________________________