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Januvia

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

Dr just prescribed Junuvia, I was on Jardiance for about 5 mo but had reaction to it and we decided to try something else, i.e.: Junivia
and was wondering if anyone has been on it and for how long and if they had reaction to it

I haven't started it yet as need AC1, etc done first, so will prob do that tomorrow and then start taking

I take 4 Metformin and 3 Gliclazide a day, wondering should I take Junuvia in am with M/G or take it at night
before bed
just says one a day and with or… read more

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A DiabetesTeam Member

ok, thank you, I've only been on for few days, so we shall see, why do they produce these meds when they have so many side effects,, the bottom line I guess!!!

Am Wondering If Anyone Else Has Itchy Bumps Almost Hives From Taking Januvia...I Just Started This Medication One Week Ago...I Have

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A DiabetesTeam Member

No, but it caused liver damage in me. As soon as I stopped taking it, my liver started showing improvement.

If Anyone Is Taking Januvia, How It Is Working For You? (possible Side Effects Have Scared Me) I Also Take 2000 Mg Metformin Daily.

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Six months ago my A1C was 7.2; at that time my Dr. doubled my Metformin so I now take 1000 milligrams twice a day. He also added [[treatment:Januvia:5612ce4f6bcd619a[[phone:12000360]] 100:]] mgs daily. I decided to work harder on diet and exercise and not take the Januvia. My next A1C was 6.7. I have continued with the 2000 mgs of metformin daily, and no Januvia. My question for all of you is - if you take Januvia, how is it working? I have read the possible side effects and find them quite… read more

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@A DiabetesTeam Member

What "damage" occurred with the Glipizide? I've been on that. Thanks!

I Take Jalramet 1000 Mg...is Any1 On Else On This Meds

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Member Perspective: How I Manage My A1c Levels Read Article...
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The MFG sells about $4.5 Billion worth of this drug a year, so my guess would be "many" take it

It's a metformin/januvia

Metformin is the most popular diabetes drug on the planet by a wide margin… read more

Please Supply List Drugs For Diabetics Ko

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Here are some categories of drugs approved for controlling blood glucose levels in people with diabetes:

1. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists:
- Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon)

2. DPP-4… read more

Januvia

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

I am taking it, never had any noticeable side effects

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A DiabetesTeam Member

That's great - anytime you can find a med that works for you with no noticeable side effects you stick with it

Many people take meds with no side effects - we just tend to hear about it more when… read more

When Your Bg Numbers Are In Range (stable) Do You Skip Or Adjust Medications?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

So I have noticed over the last 2 ish weeks; and yes I should have brought this up with my endocrinology doctor, however 1. I didn't like her bedside manner 2. (My mom was there; she is my care of for my being on disability)
Please do not judge me here

I have not been taking all of my medications as prescribed because well my numbers are reflecting stable. So if I eat and my number is for exame 105 bg do I still take my metformin extended release or my Januvia. The one thing I have been… read more

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A DiabetesTeam Member

I would personally keep taking them until i could talk to my doctor. Maybe you can email him the question and get you answer that way.

Januvia

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how many years is januvia likely to stay effective glucose lowering medication as a ball park estimate

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A DiabetesTeam Member

You can maybe ask your pharmacist. But diabetes is a progressive disease so I would think the answer would not be accurate. What works for 1 diabetic does not always work for others neither. Each… read more

Januvia

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Is there anyone using Januvia or Janumet that is having the Amylase test to test for pancreas output ?

A DiabetesTeam Member

Blood work every 3 months, seems to be working well for me.

Januvia

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A DiabetesTeam Member

I buy Bitter melon raw and cook it available at most Asian Grocery Store.
You can find the recipe on you tube. Shake or dish.