⚠️ What Are the Dangers of Using Glucophage (Metformin)?
- Gastrointestinal Distress
🌀 One of the most common issues:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Bloating
These symptoms are especially common when first starting the drug.
👉 Tip: These effects often lessen over time, but they can be intense for some people.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
🧠 Long-term use of metformin can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption, leading to:
Fatigue
Memory issues
Nerve tingling or numbness
Anemia
📚 Study link: Diabetes Care (2003) found that long-term metformin users had significantly lower B12 levels.
- Lactic Acidosis (Rare but Serious)
☠️ Lactic acidosis is a rare but life-threatening condition where lactic acid builds up in the blood, which can happen if:
Kidneys are impaired
High alcohol intake
You’re very ill or dehydrated
Symptoms include:
Muscle pain
Extreme fatigue
Shortness of breath
Irregular heartbeat
Cold/blue skin
Important: Metformin should not be used in people with moderate to severe kidney problems for this reason.
- Not Treating the Root Cause
🧩 Metformin helps manage blood sugar, but it doesn’t address the underlying metabolic dysfunction that causes insulin resistance. Without lifestyle changes (nutrition, stress management, gut healing, etc.), it may be a long-term band-aid rather than a real fix. - Possible Drug Interactions
💊 Metformin can interact with other medications like:
Diuretics
Corticosteroids
Blood pressure meds
Thyroid medications
This can alter its effectiveness or increase risk of side effects.
❌ Who Should Not Use Glucophage?
People with kidney disease
People with liver problems
Individuals with severe infections or dehydration
Those with heart failure
People consuming excess alcohol
Always speak to a healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medication.
🧘♀️ Holistic Perspective
At Be The Change Wellness, we believe in root-cause healing — balancing blood sugar, hormones, and insulin naturally with:
Bio-Resonance testing
Whole-food nutrition
Targeted supplements (like berberine, chromium, adaptogens)
Gut and liver support
Emotional healing + stress resilience
Many people with early insulin resistance or metabolic issues can greatly improve or reverse symptoms without long-term dependence on meds like Glucophage — especially when guided by personalized wellness plans.
