Tag: A1c levels

As of 2022, approximately 150 million people worldwide use metformin daily, making it a first-choice drug for type 2 diabetes [1.10.3]. If you're one of them, you may be asking, 'How do I know if I still need metformin?'

In the U.S., over 90 million prescriptions for metformin were issued in 2021 [1.10.1]. Deciding when to quit metformin is a significant medical decision that should always be made in consultation with a healthcare provider, based on factors like side effects, kidney health, or improved blood sugar control [1.2.2].