Januvia to help lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetes

My mom is on Metformin right now. That is the drug of choice that her doctor prescribed. She has Type 2 Diabetes and she has been stable with the use of that particular drug. Now there is another drug on the market — Januvia (Jah- new-vee-uh)

What is it?

Used with diet and exercise, Januvia can lower blood sugar levels in adults with Type  2 Diabetes.

Benefits

• Lowers blood sugar between meals
• Helps improve the levels of insulin after each meal
• Decreases the amount of sugar produced by the body – but will not work when sugar is too low

Who should NOT take it?

• Anyone under 18  – It has not been tested on children
• People with Type 1 diabetes
• People with increased ketones in the blood or urine

Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems or if you are allergic or pregnant.

Side Effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• Stuffy, runny nose or sore throat
• Headaches
• Some stomach discomfort

Dosing Instructions

• Follow doctor’s instruction exactly
• Take once a day by mouth
• Take with or without food
• If you miss a dose, make sure to take one as soon as possible
• Do not take two tablets together

Find out more about Januvia

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