"Glucophage is from the biguanide class of oral anti-hyperglycemic agents. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver."
"Overall, Metformin reduces blood sugar levels can rise too high. Metformin delays absorption of sugar from the intestines into the bloodstream after eating."
Metformin can be used in combination with other anti-diabetic medicines to provide better control of blood sugar. Metformin decreases the amount of sugar produced by cells in the liver. Metformin is used when diet and exercise to prevent diabetes in people who are at high risk for becoming diabetic.