Seeking Janumet experiences for Type II Diabetes.?!
Question: My husband was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. We immediately made diet changes which weren't too hard because it already consisted of whole grains, fiber, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, etc.
I was surprised when on the last physician visit, the doctor told us that my husband would never be able to control his diabetes with diet and exercise. I was shocked because that is all you read. His sugars were in the 160 range and with the pill he has now taken for four days it is in the 130 range.
I guess my question is (1) can this be controlled with diet and exercise, (2) what should his glucose readings be with the medication, and (3) have others out there had sucess with the Janumet? I'm a bit concerned because it is a fairly newer drug.
Thanks!
Answers: My husband was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. We immediately made diet changes which weren't too hard because it already consisted of whole grains, fiber, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, etc.
I was surprised when on the last physician visit, the doctor told us that my husband would never be able to control his diabetes with diet and exercise. I was shocked because that is all you read. His sugars were in the 160 range and with the pill he has now taken for four days it is in the 130 range.
I guess my question is (1) can this be controlled with diet and exercise, (2) what should his glucose readings be with the medication, and (3) have others out there had sucess with the Janumet? I'm a bit concerned because it is a fairly newer drug.
Thanks!
I was taking Janumet and loved it. There were no side effects except that for a few days, food tasted a little different. It helped my blood sugar immensely. I had taken it as soon as it came out. Before that I took Januvia. I also take insulin. Now I'm only on the insulin because I've started watching my diet extremely close, and have started walking every day. Next dr visit, she will probably lower the amount of insulin that I have to take. Some times diabetics can control it by diet and exercise. But there are times when you actually need medication. Especially if your pancreas isn't making enough insulin or your body can't use it properly.
Losing weight helps a lot.