Most people find that if they experience any unpleasantness, it is mild and goes away as their body adjusts
Participants in clinical trials lost an average of 20.9% of their body weight
[3] The ADA's 2024 Standards of Care (Section 9: Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment) state: "Metformin remains an effective, safe, and low-cost medication and should be the preferred initial pharmacologic agent for type 2 diabetes." [2] That direct guideline language is your strongest single argument in any coverage dispute
Is There a Catch
For severe TED, steroids and/or eye surgery, such as orbital decompression, may be considered
Standard urine drug tests are designed to identify specific small-molecule substances of abuse such as amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opioids, and phencyclidine