Metformin Treatment – Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management

Most adipose (fat) accumulation issues that occur in adults is due to high sugar intake. High-glycemic foods spike blood sugar levels, which in turn cause elevated blood insulin levels. Insulin delivers glucose to the cells as energy. If there is excess glucose, it will circulate in the bloodstream and then be stored as fat in the liver for reserved energy. Fruits and vegetables are fiber-rich which slows digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, therefore inducing less blood sugar and insulin spikes than processed foods. Using the glycemic index as a reference can be helpful when attempting to manage blood glucose (sugar) levels in your diet. If further management is warranted, Metformin has been shown to provide positive outcomes in the maintenance of patient’s blood sugar.  
Metformin blunts insulin surges due to high sugar intake, which therefore mitigates the glycosylation of proteins and adipose accumulation; the typical result of high insulin surges. Our team of physicians recommend proper nutrition, sufficient exercise, and optimization of key hormones as necessary components for maintaining a healthy body composition. Although reducing carbohydrate and sugar intake will do wonders for one’s physique, Metformin could potentially assist with fat reduction (especially in the gut) whether following a healthy diet or not.

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