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Brand names: Januvia, ZITUVIMET
Inhibits dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme, slowing the inactivation of incretin hormones GLP-1 and GIP, thereby increasing insulin release and decreasing glucagon levels in a glucose-dependent manner.
Contraindications
3 documented side effects by frequency
Avg: 7.0 efficacy · 9.0 tolerability · 8.0 overall
Pros: Very well tolerated. No GI issues at all unlike metformin. Brought my HbA1c down from 7.8 to 7.0.
Cons: More expensive than metformin. Effect on HbA1c was moderate, not as dramatic as I hoped.
15 Reddit threads analysed for Sitagliptin
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Most discussed side effects in community
Hi everyone! I just want to say that I am super happy and super proud of my progress, and I would not have made it were it not for THIS SUB. When I (35F) was diagnosed back in March it was a godsend in helping me figure out a plan to tackling the mental, emotional and physical sides of the battle. T
When I woke up yesterday, I saw all the red things in my lab results. Uric acid is a bit high. Cholesterol is high. Vitamin D is low And Glucose (Fasting) - 7.63 mmo/L Hba1c - 57.9 mmol/mol Hba1c - 7.44 It’s my first time to have my blood sugar tested because I’m so worried about my health. I haven
Just a few days ago, as a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic, I asked about your experiences with the rate of improvement after diagnosis. I was surprised to see significant results after just a few days (keto, IF, metformin + sitagliptin). My doctor was almost certain I was type 2, but ordered a GAD a
I was diagnosed in November 2014 after the typical symptoms (extreme thirst, excessive urination, blurry vision, exhaustion). I noticed I was drinking nearly 8 litres of water per 24 hour period. I was concerned about dilution of electrolytes and basically, drowning myself. I hadn't even given diabe
Hi everyone. I've been lurking in this subreddit for a while. I thank everyone who has shared their experience and has recommended resources (especially Dr. Jason Fung's The Diabetes Code). Having lived with T2 for a few months, I'd like to share how it's been for me. I was 120.1 kg (264 pounds) at
Brought down in 2 months with help of Metformin, Small dose of Sitagliptin. Now completely off medication for the last 2 weeks. Fasting hovers between 100-120 and post-prandial between 140-160(when exercised below 140). I am exercising, low on calories and carbs. Doc has said it's in remission look
I started my journey at 5.7 with no doctor thinking it was a problem. I don’t look like a diabetic. However, I had symptoms and hey, I love data, so I measured my blood glucose levels frequently, lowered carbs to very low to keep spikes in check, exercised, lifted, reduced bmi to lean and fit. I go
Last month my numbers were: HbA1C 8.3 Fasting glucose: 131 Post prandial: 262 Doc put me on: 500mg metformin x 2 (daily) Acarbose 25 mg with food x3 (daily) Sitagliptin X 1 (daily) Did lab tests last week and here are the results. Fasting glucose: 80 Post prandial: 131 Was super happy to
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
Route
Oral