what does glucophage do for diabetes
A: Glucophage (metformin) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glucophage (metformin) helps control blood sugar in a number of ways. These include helping the body respond better to the insulin it makes naturally, decreasing the amount of sugar the liver makes, and decreasing the amount of sugar the intestines absorb.: Metformin (glucophage) is a medication used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes. The most common side effects with metformin are diarrhea, nausea/vomiting and gas. Other side effects with metformin include indigestion and abdominal discomfort.