Metformin cannot “cure” insulin resistance.

All body cells need glucose to functon. However, the glucose molecule is too large to pass through the cell wall. In order to allow the glucose to pass through the cell wall, insulin is needed. It binds with the cell wall and causes little openings in the cell wall to open further to allow the large glucose molecule to get into the cell.

For some reason, cells can become resistant to insulin and won’t allow it to bind with the proteins in the cell wall and the glucose cannot pass through.

Metformin is a drug that acts on the cell walls directly decreasing the resistance to insulin and allowing the insulin to do its job.

Insulin resistance is not very well understood but maintaining a healthy weight has a huge impact on insulin resistance. So eat sensibly and keep the weight off through gentle exercise.

Walking is one of the best exercises around – it is cheap, doesn’t require any equipment and easy to fit in with your daily routine. If you take the bus to work or school, get off a few stops before your usual stop and walk the rest of the way. If you drive to work or school, park further away. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go for a walk during your lunch break. Walk with a buddy – it is fun!!!

it can do both…. it mainly treats high blood sugar, but if youre pre diabetes or early diabetes, it can sometimes prevent, reverse or delay onset if you accompany it with a good diet, weight loss (if overweight) and excercise.