Fortamet is a medication that is taken once a day to help control blood sugar. Through the use of Fortamet, I have been able to control my glucose levels and manage my Type 2 diabetes better. It works by helping the body process the sugars from food it has consumed, slowing down the amount of glucose that accumulates in the blood stream. This helps prevent high blood sugar which is a risk factor for diabetic complications such as heart disease, kidney disease and blindness. By controlling this, it also helps prevent long term damage caused by my Type 2 diabetes.