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Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

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Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take and store metformin, medications and foods to avoid, possible side effects, and warnings. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

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