Januvia and Weight Loss: An Introduction
What Does the Research Say About Januvia and Weight Loss?
In studies that examined the effectiveness of using Januvia to treat type 2
diabetes, people taking the medication did not gain or lose weight on average. In clinical studies using Januvia with
metformin (e.g.,
Glucophage®) together, people taking this combination of medications did not lose any more weight than people taking metformin alone. Studies of Januvia combined with other
diabetes drugs also showed that Januvia does not have an effect on weight.
It is important to note that in most studies of Januvia, people did not usually gain weight. Many other
diabetes medications are known to cause weight gain, which is particularly undesirable for people with type 2 diabetes who may already have problems with weight gain. So, even if Januvia does not cause weight loss, it can be a good choice for overweight people with type 2 diabetes.