Januvia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.Januvia is for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It is sometimes used in c... moreJanuvia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.Januvia is for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Januvia may also be used for purposes other than those listed here. less
Janumet contains a combination of metformin and sitagliptin. Metformin and sitagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of gluc... moreJanumet contains a combination of metformin and sitagliptin. Metformin and sitagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Sitagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.Janumet is used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Janumet is not for treating type 1 diabetes.Janumet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. less
