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Am Diabetic. On Insulin. Advised Surgery To Remove Glucose From Stomach. Is Janumet A Substitute?

Hi Doctor,
I am 43 years old male from India,I have been diabetic for the last 16 years and insulin dependent too. I have heard of Janumet (Peptaid) tablets from a friend of mine. my question is is this tablets a substitution for insulin and is it safe taking it without a consultation of a doctor. and also pls advise me on the surgery that removes glucose absorbing tissues from our stomach and get permanent relief from insulin and diabetics.
Thanks and regards
Anil
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Janumet has two drugs - Sitagliptin and Metformin / one to stimulate body’s insulin and the other peripheral utilisation of glucose...
It is NOT a substitute for insulin
It is not safe to take any drug without your doctor’s advice...
There is no cure for diabetes...
Don’t be carried away by lay person’s advice... it could be dangerous.
Discuss with your doctor

Take care     
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Am Diabetic. On Insulin. Advised Surgery To Remove Glucose From Stomach. Is Janumet A Substitute?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Janumet has two drugs - Sitagliptin and Metformin / one to stimulate body’s insulin and the other peripheral utilisation of glucose... It is NOT a substitute for insulin It is not safe to take any drug without your doctor’s advice... There is no cure for diabetes... Don’t be carried away by lay person’s advice... it could be dangerous. Discuss with your doctor Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck