Comments on: Januvia Smackdown

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:37:34 +0000

I would like to know how many mg of Metformin some of you are taking a day along with the Januvia.

By: Kirk B

Kirk B — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:19:03 +0000

Different patients have different organic and biochemical situations, and will get different results. Personally, i have had SUPERB results, dropping my morning readfings from 226 to 90! THAT IS NOT A TYPO. two hundred twenty six down to ninty- and rarely, even lower. I felt better than I have in a couple of years, and had more energy. I had NO side effects.

No one medicine can be safely recommended for everyone; therapy has to be tailored to the patient. There are certainly diabetics who should NEVER use januvia. This simply means their situation is not the same as mine. Janivuia has worked wonders for me, and should be given consideration in the case of every type 2 diabetic. Having seen the maker’s vidio on how it operates, it MIGHT POSSIBLY be of use in SOME type 1 diabetics, if I have not misunderstood this blocking chemical’s action on the body.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:33:22 +0000

I have been taking Januvia for just 10 days and I have been taking Metformin as well. It doesn’t seem to be having much effect on my blood glocose levels but my appetite is way down and I have been losing weight. However, I have been having some urinary irritation and a stiff neck. I had definitely noticed these things but did not realize they could be from the Januvia until I read this and other forums. The timing of the various symptoms (both good and bad) fits with the start of my taking this medication.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:16:42 +0000

I was on Avandamet for five years and gained 40 pounds at a steady rate starting the moment I started taking it. My primary care doctor switched me to Januvia after I pointed on the correlation between my weight gain and Avandamet. My blood sugar was well under control though.

After 9 months on Januvia, I had lost 25 pounds but my blood sugar gradually went up, When my last lab result came back with over readings over 200, the doctor referred me to and endocrinologist.

The endo put me on a low-carb diet and prescribed 500 mg Metformin for me. I am still also taking the 100 mg Januvia. Two weeks later my blood sugar before meals is down to the 95 – 110 range. Diet alone had gotten it down to 129 within a week. The addition of the Metformin to the diet got it down to less than 110.

Bottom-line, Januvia alone did nothing. Metformin and low-carb/no-sugar diet did the trick. Avandia made me gain 40 pounds and apparently did nothing. Different medicines do different things for different people at different stages. The only sure way to know is to try different ones.

Diet alone, however, has the most effect.

By: manoman

manoman — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:01:27 +0000

OK — different people have different reactions to meds … some people don’t get it apparently — “refusing” to take a med because of any story here is counterproductive. Discuss things with your doctor, do REAL research instead of listening to anecdotes and give it a try. If it doesn’t work, try something different, if it does great. But in the mean time — lose weight and exercise is always a good prescription — just not an easy one to follow!

By: Nora DeClark

Nora DeClark — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:24:59 +0000

this is getting agravating…..I can’t read the letters!

By: Nora DeClark

Nora DeClark — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:24:18 +0000

Hello I have type 2

By: debbie

debbie — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:56:47 +0000

I am really concerned. I just saw where Januvia was giving people kidney cancer and pancreatitis. My blood sugars while on Junuvia were high never as high. I stopped taking it and my numbers dropped. I was diagnosed while on the Januvia with thyroid cancer now I am worrying about other cancers.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:45:11 +0000

I began Metformin in July 2006 and my A1H went from 12.1 to 5.6 on a good diet and more excercise. My sugars stablized at abou 104 to 109 each morning. My cholesterol levels were also getting better. I steadly gained weight over about two years.

Along with weight gain, I had a slight gain in A1H levels in the summer of 2008 so in Sept 2008 my doctor put me on JanuMet. I neither lost nor gained any weight. My average sugars increased about 15 % and my suger highs went much higher after meals. My morning sugars averaged 131 by January 2009. I also experienced increased gastronomic discomfort.

I am not back on just Metformin and my sugars are better.

By: Fanci

Fanci — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:00:17 +0000

I started Januvia 5 days ago.Because my A1C is 8.1.
First 3 days I noticed no improvement in my BG test. Then on the 4th day my levels were wonderful. My morning was slightly elevated (145). My before lunch was 110, my before dinner was 100 and 2 hours after was 120. My after snack before bed was 122. I was impressed. I did notice at this time some very loose bowels.
On day 5, I awoke with a huge swelling of my neck. I went straight to the doctors and she ordered a stat CT scan. It was inconclusive. The only new item in my life is the Januvia which I reminded the Doctor. She told me to stop taking it.
I have been losing weight on my own .. and had been using insulin just fine. But my levels were still up. I seriously dont understand all this stuff and I had gone to a dietician and had a Diabetic education class ( I knew more than instructor) *sigh*
This is a complicated disease and it adds so much record keeping to your life…
I wish everyone well.. I for one wont use Januvia anymore.. Thanks you all.