“common diabetes drug ... higher dose”
which means one of two things:
A. one can expect it to cause hypoglycemia for those who already have normal or low blood sugar ...
B. It never worked as a diabetes drug ....
Actually it does work, I’ve been on Trulicity for over a year >20% reduction in A1C and 15% weight loss. The side effects are real - nausea mostly - but are worth it as my A1C is now in the non-diabetic range.
Benfotiamine & Berberine have no such side effects. Over the counter. I am very impressed with the Berberine. More effective than Metformin, too.