Metformin is NOT effective in lowering of blood sugar level in which of the following patients?
(Ref:KDT 6/e p269) Metformin is the drug of choice for the treatment of obese diabetic patients, as it causes weight loss. It does not cause release of insulin, therefore less chances of hypoglycemia.
Non diabetics
Obese diabetics
Type 2 diabetics
Diabetics not responding to sulfonylureas
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