Janumet Alternatives (Cont.)

Insulin and Other Injectable Diabetes Medications as Janumet Alternatives

There are a variety of different types of insulin and other injectable medications for type 2 diabetes, including:
 
  • Insulin
  • Incretin mimetics
  • Amylin analogues.
     
Insulin
Insulin is available in short-, long-, and intermediate-acting forms. There is also an inhaled insulin available (Exubera®).
 
Incretin Mimetics
One incretin mimetic is available, called exenatide (Byetta®). It works by acting like the hormone incretin in the body, increasing insulin production and slowing down digestion.
 
Amylin Analogues
One amylin analogue is available, called pramlintide (Symlin®). This medication works like the hormone amylin in the body, increasing insulin production, slowing down digestion, decreasing the production of glucose by the liver, and reducing appetite.
 

Janumet Alternatives: Final Thoughts

Several Janumet alternatives are available for type 2 diabetes, including lifestyle changes or other diabetes medications. If Janumet is not working for you, or if it is causing bothersome side effects, ask your healthcare provider about trying one of the Janumet alternatives discussed in this article.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;