Measures average blood glucose over 3 months. Commonly checked while on metformin to assess type 2 diabetes management.
Medication education
Metformin for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Ojava organizes labs, records, and questions to help you prepare for a conversation with your clinician about metformin. This is general educational information, not medical advice.
What is metformin?
A common first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Drug class: Metformin is a biguanide, a class of medications that help lower blood glucose.
What it does: Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose your liver produces and improving how your cells respond to insulin. It helps lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
FDA-approved uses: Type 2 diabetes management and reduction of diabetes risk in people with prediabetes.
Labs commonly tracked
Ojava organizes these markers to show your progress.
Shows blood sugar before meals. Tracked to see how well metformin helps maintain baseline glucose levels.
Measure kidney function. Metformin requires careful kidney monitoring because it is cleared through the kidneys.
Metformin can reduce B12 absorption over time. Periodic B12 checks help catch deficiency early.
Monitor liver health, especially important when metformin is combined with other medications.
Questions to discuss
Prepared topics for your visit.
How often should I get labs checked while on metformin?
Are there any signs of vitamin B12 deficiency I should watch for?
What should my A1c target be, and how close are we to it?
Should I adjust my diet or exercise along with this medication?
Are there any other medications that interact with metformin that I should know about?
If my kidney function changes, would that affect my metformin use?
This is general educational information about a medication, not medical advice, a prescription, or a recommendation. Ojava does not prescribe, dose, adjust medications, or replace your clinician. Talk to your licensed clinician about whether metformin is right for you, how to take it, and any side effects or concerns.