Januvia & Weight Gain

Januvia is an oral prescription which helps in the lowering down of blood sugar levels in patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes. It comes under the group of medicines called the DPP – 4 inhibitors, which improve the body’s own mechanism to balance the blood sugar levels in the body. Januvia can be used in conjunction with other drugs which can result in a much better control over blood sugar levels.

Many other treatments cause weight gain as one of its side effects, but Januvia works without causing weight gain, as obesity can lead to a series of health hazards which can cause blindness and various other heart related problems.

Type 2 diabetes is a very common illness affecting nearly 21 million Americans and treating this ailment has lead to weight gain in a number of individuals.

With the intake of Januvia a number of patients saw significant amount of weight loss, as this drug reduced blood glucose along with a much lower incidence of hypoglycemia. Keeping your weight under control is very important to stay away from diabetes, as it takes care of your heart, which in turn keeps a check on blood sugar levels.

Januvia protects from weight gain in the following ways:

• It increases the amount of insulin when blood sugar is usually high mainly after meals and the body at this time requires the lowering down of blood sugar levels.
• It reduces the amount of sugar which is made by the liver after you eat, and the body doesn’t require it at this time.

While undergoing the treatment of Januvia:

• Keep a record of your daily blood sugar tests.
• Inform your doctor about the prescription and non – prescription medicines you have been taking, even incase of vitamins and minerals it is important to inform your doctor.
• If you have had any health problems you must inform your health care professional.

 A word of caution