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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)

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Januvia

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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes

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Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy, diabetes and vision problems, diabetes and wound healing, diabetic complications, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and insulin.

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Januvia

by KARJER146, Dec 20, 2008 07:38PM

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I am experiencing ongoing wound healing issues in color stemming from tumor removal.
I am a diabetic 2 taking Januvia 50 mg. - can this medication cause slow wound healing?
If so, is there another oral medication that is preferred for this problem? Thank you for your speedy reply.

Doctor's Answer

by Anita Ramsetty, MD

, Dec 29, 2008 04:48PM

Hello,
I apologize for my delayed reply, I have been on vacation.

As far as I know, Januvia is not associated with slowed wound healing. Diabetes IS however so it is more likely that the disease is behind the slowed healing instead of the medication. If the Januvia is not keeping your glucose levels under control then you should speak to your doctor about an alternative regimen.
Take care.

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