WHAT IS METFORMIN?
Metformin has been used in a variety of health disease states to help control blood sugar, increase fertility in patients with PCOS, and aid in weight loss. It works to decrease hepatic glucose production, decrease intestinal absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. Current studies are looking at metformin’s effect on improving physiologic responses to processes such as inflammation, oxidative damage, diminished autophagy, cell senescence and apoptosis.

HOW TO OBTAIN
An initial in person session is required before telemedicine can be utilized. A one month’s supply will be prescribed during the first session. A three week follow up will be recommended to discuss labs ordered and how you’re feeling. You’ll have the option at this point re-up and have up to a two month’s supply ordered before and future visits are needed.

COST
Office Visit + $50 for a one month’s supply.

Please click HERE to schedule online! Please note, our SCW Medical schedule is where you’ll find the option to schedule this service 🙂