What is ACTOplus met?
ACTOplus met is a 2-in-1 prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. The two medications in ACTOplus met are: ACTOS decreases insulin resistance—a condition in which the cells in your body have become resistant to a hormone (called insulin) that lets them turn blood sugar (glucose) into energy. Metformin works mainly by lowering the amount of sugar made by your liver. If you have type 2 diabetes, diet, exercise, and medication can help lower your blood sugar (glucose) levels and keep them in a healthy range. This is important because good blood sugar control is the key to successful management of your type 2 diabetes. For a lot of people, however, diet, exercise, and one prescription medication are not enough to control blood sugar levels. Sometimes, it is necessary to use more than one medication, and that’s where ACTOplus met comes in. You can think of ACTOplus met as a helpful tool to help you meet your blood sugar goals. And when your blood sugar is in control, it not on