Metformin is an anti hyperglycemic agent which improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial blood glucose. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decrease intestinal absorption of glucose and improves peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.

Metformin is an anti hyperglycemic agent which improves glucose tolerance in patients with type 2 diabetes, lowering both basal and postprandial blood glucose. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decrease intestinal absorption of glucose and improves peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.