Fortimet is metformin. It is a long acting version.
If blood sugars go way down, there will be a compensating factor from the liver, to raise them. So it depends on when you test the blood sugar and when the tablet is taken, and when it wears off. It might be normal or a little higher in the morning fasting, but the overall day levels, will be more normal.
Metformin does not change the movement of glucose into the cells but it does reduce liver gluconeogenesis...that is the liver making more glucose during fasting.
Metformin is a first line drug for insulin resistance. It also improves fertility in PCOS patients, and also reduces B12 levels.
Many people on it, lose some weight and may see lowered cholesterol levels as well.
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