The Ultimate Guide to Metformin will teach your patients everything they need to know about this important medication!

Metformin is a first line therapy for most patients with type 2 diabetes. Many people have questions about if they are taking it correctly and how it works. This easy-to-read handout is for dietitians and diabetes educators to give newly diagnosed patients with diabetes as part of a comprehensive diabetes education.

There are 5 forms of metformin are summarized into 4 easy-to-read handouts. These handouts cover all of the information needed to take these medications correctly:

  • Glucophage & Riomet (immediate release tablets & liquid)
  • Glucophage (extended release tablets)
  • Fortamet (extended release tablets)
  • Glumetza (extended release tablets

Information included in each handout:

  • Class of Medication
  • How it works in the body
  • Dosage (minimum, maximum, typical dosage)
  • Form of medication (liquid, tablet etc)
  • How to take it for maximum efficacy
  • Typical side effect (and if possible, how to avoid these effects)
  • Benefits
  • Notes specific to each medication (ie- if can be used with alcohol, when to contact prescribing physician)

The purchase includes a 5-page PDF:

  • Page 1: has a link to Canva Template (to personalize handouts with your name and business information)
  • Pages 2-5: 4 unbranded handouts (ready to print and use!)

Please email me with any questions or concerns message me & I will be happy to help you!

INSTANT ACCESS: Once you purchase this item, it will be available for instant access directly on Canva. Because this is a digital product, no refunds will be made.

LICENSE: You may not share, sell, or distribute the file as a product. It can be used with your clients, but not sold separately to clients or colleagues.

© 2023 Springtime Nutrition, LLC retains all rights to the design and file.

Springtime Nutrition, LLC is owned by Kari Garner, MS RDN LD CDCES (Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist), helping you and your clients Flourish with Diabetes since 2021.

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