Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a type 1 diabetic patient currently on Ryzodeg Insulin and have used Levemir (Insulin detemir) in the past. I am struggling to manage my weight. Can using Metformin along with Insulin help me lose weight? Kindly guide.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. Metformin (Metformin hydrochloride, Povidone, and Magnesium Stearate) 500 mg is the drug of choice for patients with type 2 diabetes. Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes can use Metformin to reduce their weight. Please note - Metformin is not formally recommended as adjunct therapy with Insulin in type 1 diabetes. But several research studies have shown that Metformin use reduces Insulin requirement and has beneficial effects. I hope this helps. Feel free to contact me for further assistance. Thank you.
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Answered byDr. J. N. Naidu
Medically reviewed byDr. P. C. Pavithra Pattu
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