1. A medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping the body control blood sugar levels.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment

Examples

• Her doctor prescribed metformin to help manage her type 2 diabetes.
• Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver.
• Many patients take metformin daily as part of their diabetes management plan.
• The side effects of metformin are usually mild and temporary.
• Metformin is often the first medication recommended for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.