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I am 81, diabetic. My doctor prescribed Ozempic as a last resort because metformin, exercise ( a lot of it , including running , windsurfing, etc ) and correct diet have been unable to significantly decrease my A1C and, worse, to stop my weight increase , mostly around the belly as visceral fat...

I am 77, I train regularly and run outdoor 5-6 km two-three times a week. A few days ago I had an unexpected episode of atrial fibrillation at home, while I was not even exercising. The A.Fib .episode was shortlived ( overnight) and I didn't even feeel any symptoms or discomfort but for...

Can anybody explain in lay terms the process (bio-chemical or other) by which Metformin works in Diabetes 2? Does it restore the pancreas to produce more insulin? If not, how does it reduce the amount of sugar in the blood and /or decrease insulin resistance ? If the daily dose simply "...

I am 76, very active ( gym, swimming, treadmill, windsurfing). My doctor put me on Metformin ( 500 mg/day, 2 half-doses) because my blood sugar is hovering on borderline with occasional spikes to 14 mmo/l. I started Metformin last week. I still can’t get my fasting glucose below 7.5 avg...