Some patients with type 2 diabetes—and their families—feel overwhelmed by the many lifestyle changes that they need to make to manage the disease. The free resources offered here can provide guidance and support.
Talking to Your Doctor: A Discussion Guide
Use these questions to help you talk with your doctor about diabetes and whether JANUVIA is right for you.
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Daily Glucose Tracker
Use this handy grid to record glucose levels quickly and easily.
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Exercise Journal
People with diabetes say that they are more likely to remain motivated when they keep track of their physical activity. This simple, easy-to-use tool can help.
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JANUVIA (jah-NEW-vee-ah) is a once-daily prescription pill that, along with diet and exercise, helps lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Important Information About JANUVIA
JANUVIA has not been studied with insulin and should not be used to treat patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine) or used if you are allergic to JANUVIA. Your doctor may perform blood tests from time to time to measure how well your kidneys are working. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may prescribe lower doses of JANUVIA.
When JANUVIA is used with a sulfonylurea, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur. To avoid this risk, your doctor may prescribe lower doses of the sulfonylurea.
Allergic reactions, which may be serious, including rash, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat that may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing, can occur. If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking JANUVIA and call your doctor right away. The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, and headache.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the Patient Information and discuss it with your doctor. Also available is the Prescribing Information.
JANUVIA is a registered trademark and Steps to Balance is a trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.
This site is intended only for residents of the United States, its territories, and Puerto Rico.
Copyright © 2009 Merck & Co., Inc. All rights reserved.
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