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2023-12-21 14:30:18
Does metformin help in decreasing insulin resistance? Also can it help with treating acanthosis nigricans?
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No metformine do not decrease insulin resistance and also it can help treat acanthosis provided diabetes is the cause of acanthosis

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Yes it does both things

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Yes surely it helps

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Acanthosis nigricans is most commonly associated with diabetes and insulin resistance. Acanthosis nigricans typically occurs in individuals younger than the age of 40 years and is associated with obesity, hypothyroidism, acromegaly, polycystic ovary disease, insulin-resistant diabetes
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Acanthosis nigricans is not treatable. It may fade over time by treating the cause, insulin resistance. Controlling blood glucose levels through exercise and diet often improves symptoms

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Connect please

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Hey .. yes definitely metformin is the best drug for diabetes as it helps in decreasing insulin resistance. For more details please connect.

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Yes it help.

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Yes it is insulin sensitiser. You can take it. It reduces insulin resistance, and it improves acanthosis nigricans.

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Yes, certainly.

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