metformin
US /metˈfɔːr.mɪn/
UK /metˈfɔː.mɪn/
명사
메트포르민
a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It works by decreasing glucose production by the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity.
예시:
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My doctor prescribed metformin to help manage my blood sugar levels.
의사 선생님이 혈당 수치 관리를 위해 메트포르민을 처방해 주셨어요.
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Many people with type 2 diabetes take metformin as a first-line treatment.
많은 2형 당뇨병 환자들이 메트포르민을 1차 치료제로 복용합니다.