Hispanic/Latino Cultural Norms There are some norms that are common among all Hispanic/Latino cultures. Below are examples of a few of those norms and ways to improve communication with the communities you serve. CHART NOTE Understanding cultural norms is an important part of communication.
Increased appetite has not been documented as a side effect of metformin. Although metformin may cause weight loss, it is important for you to continue to eat healthy and increase your activity level as part of treating your condition.
Metformin has little or no effect on body weight compared with placebo in type 2 diabetes, although it causes weight loss relative to sulfonylureas, since sulfonylureas are associated with weight gain. There is some evidence that metformin is associated with weight loss in obesity in the absence of diabetes.