Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for taking Glucophage as follows: Glucophage should be avoided in individuals with history of serious allergic reactions to glucophage use. Glucophage is usually not metabolized in the body and for the significant part is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete Glucophage normally. In such patients with compromised renal function, Glucophage can stay active in circulation for longer time and can be toxic. In such individuals, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side effects of using Glucophage as follows: Stomach upset Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste in the mouth, and feeling sick to stomach are the most common side effects of using Glucophage. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid/reduce these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Metabolic acidosis Gluconeogenesis is a process that normally occurs in the human liver in which glucose is made from [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Glucophage as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking this medication at regularly spaced intervals along with compliance for recommended dietary measures helps to prevent any gross fluctuations in blood sugar numbers and maintain them in the target range. This can also help with preventing any undesired side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on Glucophage and its mechanism of action as follows: Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes is a condition of poor blood sugar control that pregnant women develop. Placenta in pregnant women produces certain hormones that block or reduce the action of insulin. Reduced action of insulin hormone in individuals with gestational diabetes leads to poor shifting of glucose in the blood into the cells of body tissues. This leads to poor regulation of blood sugar [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on Glucophage and its mechanism of action as follows: Type 2 diabetes: Insulin is a hormone that helps with shifting the glucose in the blood into the cells of body tissues. This helps with regulating the blood sugar levels and providing nutrition to the cells of body tissues. Type-2 diabetes is a condition in which your body becomes resistant to the action insulin. Resistance to action of insulin hormone leads to poor [...]