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Is this a pill or an injection?

February 27
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Members shared their varied experiences with Jardiance (empagliflozin), a pill that works by removing excess sugar through the kidneys, with... Read more

Members shared their varied experiences with Jardiance (empagliflozin), a pill that works by removing excess sugar through the kidneys, with most taking it in combination with other diabetes medications like Metformin, Januvia, or insulin rather than as a sole treatment. Several members explained that Jardiance is often prescribed specifically to protect the heart and kidneys in addition to managing blood sugar, though a few members confirmed they do take it as their only diabetes medication. A recurring theme was the personalized nature of diabetes treatment, with medication combinations depending on how long someone has had diabetes, how well their blood sugar is controlled, and what additional health concerns like heart or kidney protection need to be addressed.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Jardiance is a SGLT2 inhibitor that lowers blood sugar by increasing glucose excretion through the kidneys. It certainly can be prescribed with or without another drug. Depending on how well your sugar levels are controlled.

February 27
A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm on Jardiance a.k.a. Empagliflozin here in Scotland ( presume the UK) besides Metformin among others. Been negotiating with T2 since September 2011

March 31
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member I'm on Jardiance/Januvia/Metformin. I get moderate results averaging about 150 mg BS.

March 27
A DiabetesTeam Member

I take it. It's a pill. I take it with glimered and jardance. I exercise at the Y 2 or 3 times a week. My BS are still higher than I want them to be.

February 27 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

I am only on Jardiance for my diabetes.

March 3

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