EFFECTIVENESS OF METFORMIN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AMONG ADULTS

Dr.Selvan.P; Dr.Jayasree.M; Dr.V.K.Sreekala; Dr.L. Vijayalekshmi

Volume : VI, Issue : III, March - 2017

EFFECTIVENESS OF METFORMIN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OBESITY AMONG ADULTS

Dr. Selvan. P, Dr. Jayasree. M, Dr. V. K. Sreekala, Dr. L. Vijayalekshmi

Abstract :

Introduction:Obesity and overweight are emerging health hazards.Current management is costly or intensive.Hence themanagement of obesity withMetformin has clinical significance.

Materials and methods: The randomized control study was conducted on patients attending obesity clinic of the Department of Physical Medicine&Rehabilitation,Medical College Trivandrum.

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Patients are randomly assigned to two groups .Group I –Life Style Intervention alone &..Group II – Metformin 1000mg. sustained release tablet daily orally for six months along with Life Style Intervention.

Results:There is a significant reduction in the weight, BMI and fat percentage without hypoglycaemic effect in the metformin group when compared to the control group.

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Conclusion:Metformin can be considered in the treatment of obesity