metformin
Blood sugar reducer
Metformin is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels.
It works by reducing glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity.
Metformin is typically the first drug prescribed for diabetes management and is sometimes used off-label for weight loss or polycystic ovary syndrome: She's been on metformin for years.
Endocrine disorder affecting fertility
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
insulin sensitivity · lipid profile · prediabetes · gestational diabetes · off-label · fertility
Primary cellular fuel
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- A1CGlucose-bound blood protein measure
- HbA1cGlucose-bound red cell protein
insulin resistance · type 2 · glucometer · fasting glucose · glucose tolerance · carbohydrates · diet · monitoring
Gradual drug absorption formulation
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- 500mgMedication quantity measure
- 1000mgMetric mass unit
twice daily · monotherapy · combination therapy · side effects · nausea · diarrhea · contraindications · B12 deficiency
Medicinal dispensary
- refillRestoring spent contents
- genericNot brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
- formularyApproved medication inventory
copay · insurance · adherence · compliance · prescribe · dispense · script · prior authorization
polycystic ovary syndrome
Endocrine disorder affecting fertility
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- obesityExcess body fat condition
weight management · insulin sensitivity · lipid profile · prediabetes · gestational diabetes · off-label · fertility
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- A1CGlucose-bound blood protein measure
HbA1c · insulin resistance · type 2 · glucometer · fasting glucose · glucose tolerance · carbohydrates · diet · monitoring · pancreas
extended-release
Gradual drug absorption formulation
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- 500mgMedication quantity measure
1000mg · twice daily · monotherapy · combination therapy · side effects · nausea · diarrhea · contraindications · B12 deficiency
pharmacy
Medicinal dispensary
- refillRestoring spent contents
- genericNot brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
formulary · copay · insurance · adherence · compliance · prescribe · dispense · script · prior authorization
mitochondria
Cell's energy-producing organelles
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- weight lossdieting, diet, diet pill, exercise program, weight loss
- diabetestype 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar, insulin pump, insulin resistance
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- pharmaceuticalsanalgesics, medicines, anesthetics, pills, acetaminophen
metforminglucagon
Pancreatic blood-sugar raiser
glucose · dextrose · sugar · prednisone · corticosteroids