{"id":6478,"date":"2020-09-05T12:45:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-05T12:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/?p=6478"},"modified":"2020-09-10T14:50:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T14:50:18","slug":"januvia-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/januvia-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Januvia and Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing Type 2 diabetes can be\ntough, especially if you are taking metformin and finding that it is not doing\nenough to balance your blood glucose level. Combining metformin with another\nkind of diabetes agent may work better. A combination pill like Januvia could\nbe the kick start you may need.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Januvia is the first once-daily\nprescription medicine that has metformin in one tablet. The extended-release\npills may control high blood glucose in adults with Type 2 diabetes.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Januvia? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Januvia is a diabetes drug which\nis used with diet and exercise to help lower sugar. Your physician will decide\nif the combination therapy is right for you. The medicine is not recommended\nfor people with Type 1 diabetes or people with increased ketones in the blood or\nurine. Patients with kidney problems are advised not to take the combination\ndrug. Your physician may perform a blood test to check how your kidneys are\nworking before and after treating with this diabetes agent. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/januvia-100mg-tablets.html\">Januvia<\/a>\nhas Sitagliptin, a DPP4 inhibitor, which acts by increasing the release of\ninsulin from the pancreas and decreasing the hormones that are responsible for\ncausing a hike in blood glucose level. This helps in reducing both fasting and\npost-meal sugar levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the Recommended Dosage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The intake of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/januvia-50mg-tablets.html\">Januvia\ntablet<\/a><\/strong> is based on the current condition of the patient, tolerability,\nand effectiveness. To reduce the gastrointestinal issues, the tablet should be\ntaken with meals. Swallow the tablet whole without chewing, crushing, or\ncutting it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your body is struggling with\nproblems like fever, trauma, infection, or surgery, the amount of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/diabetes.html\">diabetes medicine<\/a><\/strong>\nneeds to be changed. Let your physician know if you have any of these problems.\nYou may require a regular blood test to check your diabetes, your blood glucose\nlevel, and your haemoglobin. Follow your physician\u2019s instructions when it comes\nto glycemic control.&nbsp; Talk to your\nphysician if low blood sugar is a problem for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your blood sugar as your\nphysician tells you to do. Stick to your prescribed diet and exercise program\nwhile taking Januvia. By chance, you miss a dose, take it as prescribed unless\nthe physician instructs you. Avoid taking an extra pill to compensate for the\nmissed one. In the case of excess consumption, visit the nearest health care\ncenter.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the possible side\neffects of Januvia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to discontinue\nthe use of Januvia and have a discussion with your physician if you have signs\nof pancreatitis including vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and extreme pain\nin the upper area of the stomach that spreads to your back. Some people\nreported having lactic acidosis. Early signs might get worse over time. Other\nmild side effects of the medicine include weakness or muscle pain, trouble\nbreathing, cold or numbness in your legs, tiredness, vomiting, and stomach\npain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliablerxpharmacy.com\/blog\/treat-diabetes\/\">Also\nRead: Know How to Treat Diabetes Type 1 and 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing Type 2 diabetes can be tough, especially if you are taking metformin and finding that it is not doing enough to balance your blood glucose level. 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