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Metformin sr is prescribed to keep blood sugar in control, or lower if it's high, raise if its low What does pioz do is this medicine given to raise blood sugar, Finally which any one medicine will keep blood sugar in control or within normal range.
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Metformin is a safe drug to be used in diabetes because chances of hypoglycemia are very less with it. Pioz (Pioglitazone) is another drug used to control blood sugar with different mechanism. Usually second drug is added when blood sugar is not controlled with diet restrictions, regular exercise and single medicine.
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