About
Metformin 1000mg + Glimepiride 1mg is an anti-diabetic combination medicine for Type 2 Diabetes, working by boosting insulin release (Glimepiride) and reducing liver sugar production/improving insulin sensitivity (Metformin) to control blood sugar, especially when diet/exercise aren't enough; it's taken with meals for effective management, but requires monitoring for side effects like hypoglycemia.
What It's For
Type 2 Diabetes: Primarily used to manage high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Combined Action: Glimepiride stimulates the pancreas to make more insulin, while Metformin reduces glucose production by the liver and helps the body use insulin better, addressing both insulin release and resistance issues.
How It Works
Glimepiride: A sulfonylurea that increases insulin secretion from the pancreas.
Metformin: A biguanide that decreases glucose from the liver, slows sugar absorption from food, and makes the body more sensitive to insulin.