Forest Park, Ohio. For the unincorporated community in Ottawa County, see Forest Park, Ottawa County, Ohio. Forest Park is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 18,720 at the 2010 census.
There are several alternatives to metformin for type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle changes, other oral diabetes medications, and insulin. Metformin (GlucophageÂ®) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. A long-acting form, metformin ER (Glucophage XRÂ®), is also available. For most people, metformin is effective in treating their diabetes, and most people tolerate it well. However, as with all medicines, side effects can occur. In other cases, the medicine may not completely control a person's diabetes. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to metformin. Some of the metformin alternatives include: 1  Lifestyle changes. 2  Other oral diabetes medications.  Insulin and other injectable diabetes medications.
A: Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) contains two medications; sitagliptin and metformin which is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin works by decreasing glucose production by the liver which helps to lower blood sugar.: Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin) contains two medications; sitagliptin and metformin which is used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin works by decreasing glucose production by the liver which helps to lower blood sugar.