Can metformin be used for weight loss

Metformin is mainly used to treat diabetes, and is generally not recommended as a simple weight loss drug.

Metformin is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes. It mainly reduces blood sugar by reducing the output of liver glucose and improving the sensitivity of peripheral tissue to insulin. In patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with obesity or overweight, a certain degree of weight loss may occur after using metformin. This is mainly because metformin improves the metabolic status of the body, reduces the absorption and utilization of sugar, and thus reduces weight to a certain extent.

But for people who are not diabetes and simply want to lose weight, there are some risks and restrictions in using metformin to lose weight. The weight loss effect is usually not significant, and the individual difference is large. May cause gastrointestinal discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, etc. Long term use may affect the absorption of vitamin B12, leading to problems such as anemia.

It is not recommended that non diabetes patients use metformin for weight loss. diabetes patients should follow the doctor's advice when taking metformin. To lose weight, one should adopt scientific and reasonable methods, such as a balanced diet, moderate exercise, and good lifestyle habits.