Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, others). Generally, metformin is the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It works by improving the sensitivity of your body tissues to insulin so that your body uses insulin more effectively. Metformin also lowers glucose production in the liver. Metformin may not lower blood sugar enough on its own.
Arctic definition. Region in the northernmost area of the Earth, centered on the North Pole. Note: The weather of the Arctic is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Note: The Arctic has been the object of much exploration by air, land, and sea. The shortest distance by plane between continents in the Northern Hemisphere is often over the Arctic.
The Arctic is the Earth region that lies between 66.5Â°N and the North Pole. In addition to being defined as 66.5Â°N of the equator, the specific border of the Arctic region is defined as the area in which average July temperatures follow the 50Â°F (10Â°C) isotherm (map).