metformin
US /metˈfɔːr.mɪn/
UK /metˈfɔː.mɪn/
名詞
二甲雙胍
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.
範例:
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My doctor prescribed metformin to help manage my blood sugar levels.
我的醫生給我開了二甲雙胍，以幫助控制我的血糖水平。
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Many people with type 2 diabetes take metformin as a first-line treatment.
許多2型糖尿病患者將二甲雙胍作為一線治療藥物。