I started using Avandia in 1999 and my heart is strong and healthy. I think there is only a very small percentage of diabetics who have any heart problems with that medication. My doctor did have me switch to Actos in 2007 but, after 6 weeks of higher blood sugar, I went to an endo for a second opinion. She told me to go back to Avandia since I had taken it for 8 years and had no problems. I would hate to give it up since it has helped me so very much.
I do have problems with gas and weight. I have read that Avandia causes weight gain and gas but I have managed to keep from gaining weight during the past several years. I exercise by walking 2.5 miles in one hour on roads with a lot of hills. I also have a treadmill for bad weather days. I have reduced my carb intake to 130g per day. That has worked well for me.
I don't know many people who use Januvia so I cannot comment on that. Most of the Type 2 meds have side effects and it can take a few weeks for your body to adjust. Many Type 2's have reported they had nausea with Metformin when they started but they adjusted after a few weeks.
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Age 70. Type 1 for 64 years. Using a Minimed 522 pump. No complications. A1c = 5.6
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