i currently take januvia (sitagliptin) for type 2 diabetes. could this be inhibiting my attempt to lose weight?

Question

I'm taking the drug januvia (sitagliptin) for type 2 diabetes is this a safe drug to take?

Answer 1

No: Januvia is a "weight neutral" drug, meaning it neither promotes weight gain or weight loss. Other medications like metformin, byetta, or victoza (liraglutide) promote weight loss, whereas medications like glyburide, glipizide, glimeperide, actos, and Insulin promote weight gain. Many people have to be on a combination of medications to control their blood sugar.

Answer 2

DM: Majority of medications that were prescribed causing weight gain, possibly the exception is metformin.

Answer 3

Yes: Certainly, there are risk factors identified for pih (pregnancy-induced hypertension). Women at higher risk for developing pih are teens, african-american women, and those struggling with obesity.

Answer 4

Weight: Can always have an impact in hypertension of any variety but this is variable.

Answer 5

Too long: Sadly most women do not lose their pregnancy weight. It can be challenging unless you are motivated and disciplined. Breastfeed, start exercising as soon as your doctor tells you to, and eat largely a plant based diet of unprocessed foods.

Answer 6

6-12 mos: Usually up to a year. But it takes work and it is important to get enough sleep and exercise to normalize growth and thyroid hormones.

Answer 7

NO !!: All those things are helping you stay stable and keeping you from getting worse. Consider chinese medicine and acupuncture to help you get balanced and possibly improve your diabetes slightly. Do not give up those healthy lifestyle habits!

Answer 8

Exercise : Adding exercise and self control by reducing portion intake and eating the right foods while counting calories is best. Increase fruit and fiber intake if not eating enough. Take a yoga course or start swimming if not already. Good, low impact exercises. If considering surgical options, know that the best procedures and surgtons usually require that one starts losing weight first.

Answer 9

Probably not: Oxycodone is effective for pain control and slowing down intestinal motility which can b rapid in crohn's.

Answer 10

Not Likely: More likely is poor nutritional absorption and the possibilities for this are numerous..Unless you're taking such a large narcotic dose that your appetite is diminished. Please stay connected with your providers and have a look at this amazing patient-to-patient online sharing platform: www.Crohnology.Com.

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