Medication

Metformin

A one-page care plan for patients taking Metformin, covering Purpose, Expectations, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency & Compliance, Indications and Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose

    • I understand metformin helps my body use insulin more effectively
    • I understand it controls blood sugar without causing low blood sugar in most people
    • I take it exactly as prescribed preferably with meals
    • I do not stop it without medical guidance
  2. Expectations

    4 points, for partners

  3. Next Steps & Numbers

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency & Compliance

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

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Metformin is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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