Description
How Diaformin works
Diaformin belongs to a group of medicines called biguanides.
Diaformin lowers high blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) by helping your body make better use of the insulin produced by your pancreas.
People with type 2 diabetes are unable to make enough insulin or their body does not respond properly to the insulin it does make. This causes a build up of glucose in the blood, which can lead to serious medical problems.
Long-term hyperglycaemia can lead to heart disease, blindness, kidney damage, poor blood circulation and gangrene.
Signs of hyperglycaemia may include:
- tiredness or lack of energy
- headache
- thirst
- passing large amounts of urine
- blurred vision.
Before you take Diaformi
When you must not take it
Do not take Diaformin if you are allergic to:
- medicines containing metformin or any other biguanide
- any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing; wheezing or shortness of breath.
