Metformin may be preferred when Youre early in T2D treatment You want a well-established option Cost is a major factor You tolerate it (or can tolerate XR) Jardiance may be preferred or added when Your clinician is targeting more than A1C alone (based on your health history) Metformin alone isnt reaching your A1C goal You and your clinician are balancing blood sugar control with other clinical priorities Bottom line: The best medicine is the one that fits your body, your risks, your goals, and that you can keep taking
If you are struggling with your weight such that your BMI is 35 or over and you have a health problem related to your weight, you can ask your GP for a referral to a weight management service
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If youre on diuretics, hydration matters even more
And its not hard to see whymost of the buzz is about side effects and misuse, with barely any spotlight on their potential health benefits
To wrap things up, medications like Ozempic can be beneficial for weight management and metabolic health