Vol 4, No 4 (2003): Practical Diabetology
Review article
Published online: 2003-09-18
Metformin MR — clinical application
Diabetologia Praktyczna 2003;4(4):307-312.
Abstract
Metformin plays an important role on nearly all stages
of type 2 diabetes treatment. Easy form of metformin
application are tablets in s.c. Gel Shield Diffusion
System. This system concers on modyfied release
of metformin, what increases its bioavailability.
Such form of metformin is as effective as classical
form in compensation of carbohydrate disturbances.
This form shows also lower number of advers
events from a gastrointestinal tract than classic
form. It should be also better accepted by patients
with type 2 diabetes.
Keywords: metforminmetformin with modyfied releasetype 2 diabetes