Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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jimpoe 04/16/2013

Hi everyone. has anyone out there been on januvia and had any side effects do to the drug cause I've been on it for about a year and a half and I've seen all the commercials about pancreatic Cancer with the drug and I'd like some imput if you could. thanks and god bless.

deleted_user 04/16/2013

I was on it for a while, and I was getting pain in my stomach area that went through to my back, which is a pancreatic pain, so I had to come off it and switch to another med. So it's not just pancreatic cancer, but pancreatitis also to be careful of. And the pancreas is where the insulin is manufactured in the body so if I'm already having a problem then I sure don't need pancreatitis.

PinterestFan 04/16/2013

I took Januvia for two years and started having problems and stopped. I had extremely high triglycerides and they came down
almost half when I stopped taking it. pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis are two reasons I am glad I no longer take it. I'm amazed that they continue to sell drugs once they know they have
dangerous side effects. Well, not really amazed. They make billioins off it.

deleted_user 04/17/2013

My doctor is trying to get me to take januvia, but with all the bad side effects-pancreas problems, possible kidney failure and dialysis, and the supposedly more common ones like a chronic sore throat and more upper respiratory infections, it did not sound too attractive. They actually seemed miffed I did not go for it. Did not seem a good gamble to try to prevent problems with kidneys by taking a drug that can potentially shut them down. lol

deleted_user 04/18/2013

I've taken Januvia for several years and had no problems with it :)

deleted_user 04/20/2013

I took januvia for two or three years and had no problem with it. I came off because my numbers were coming down. Now they are spiraling back up.

jeanette474 04/24/2013

I take Janumet which is Januvia and Metforium. I have had no side effects and have been on it for a few years.

papagena 05/15/2013

I took Januvia for 2 years but it was to no benefit to my diabetes plus the fact that I started to have some side effect with my leg tendons.

I discussed it with my doctor and was referred to a diabetic centre. Januvia was stopped immediately. I now take insulin twice a day (fairly small dosages). I have been taking insulin for 18 months and my health has improved considerably.

I have been diabetic for some 23 years now. I was widowed 3 month ago and even though my BS have been a bit erratic due to the stress and deep sorrow that ensued, the insulin has helped me to keep my BS under fairly good control.

If you are not happy with Januvia do discuss it with your medical team.

All the best
Papagena

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