Given the patient's current medication regimen including Metformin, Simvastatin, and Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone, what is the most likely reason for prescribing Metformin in this individual?
The patient experiences chronic pain, and Metformin is used for pain management. The patient has type 2 diabetes and Metformin is used to improve insulin sensitivity and control blood glucose levels. The patient has hypertension, and Metformin is used to reduce blood pressure. The patient has hyperlipidemia, and Metformin is used to lower cholesterol levels.