What does metformin do exactly?

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Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

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I'm 20 and recently found out I have a vitamin D deficiency. Is it okay if I take Nurokind D3 tablets every day?

What is your vitamin D3 levels? Based on the amount of deficiency you can take injection. Uprise D3 6L once a week. This will be cheaper and faster than oral medications. If you do not want to take injection, then yes you can take neurokind D3 once a day for a month. Or you can take D3 must 60k once a week for 3 months.

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I have thyroid issues, and my weight is a bit on the higher side. I've been on medication for the past year to keep it under control. But what should I do about losing weight? Should I consider taking a fat burner? I'm really looking for some advice here.

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I'm a bit worried about my dad's thyroid levels. He has normal T397 and T48.5, but his TSH is slightly high at 5.53. What exactly does this mean? Should we be concerned or take any immediate action?

it's normal

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