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<blockquote data-quote="Dennis" data-source="post: 28692" data-attributes="member: 1338"><p>Sorry to disagree Hana, but you do need to take the SR version of Metformin twice a day. Each dose lasts for up to 12 hours (as opposed to standard Metformin lasting for up to 6 hours). The SR version releases slower than the standard version and is therefore kinder to the stomach and less likely to cause some of the more unfortunate side effects that accompany standard Metformin, particularly indigestion & diarrhea. The main function of Metformin is to reduce insulin resistance, thereby ensuring that insulin works on blood sugar more effectively. The advantage of SR is that it provides this action for a full 24 hours, rather than in the short bursts that standard Metformin provides.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dennis, post: 28692, member: 1338"] Sorry to disagree Hana, but you do need to take the SR version of Metformin twice a day. Each dose lasts for up to 12 hours (as opposed to standard Metformin lasting for up to 6 hours). The SR version releases slower than the standard version and is therefore kinder to the stomach and less likely to cause some of the more unfortunate side effects that accompany standard Metformin, particularly indigestion & diarrhea. The main function of Metformin is to reduce insulin resistance, thereby ensuring that insulin works on blood sugar more effectively. The advantage of SR is that it provides this action for a full 24 hours, rather than in the short bursts that standard Metformin provides. [/QUOTE]
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