Compare Human Insulin vs. Janumet
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers blood sugar.
This form of insulin is one of the few medications in its class that you can get without a prescription, but it's expensive.
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3.6/ 5 average rating with 57 reviewsforHuman Insulin
Lowers your blood sugar.
Janumet is a combination of two anti-diabetic medicines that work better together, but is available as brand only.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 79 reviewsforJanumet
Upsides
- Some types of this medication are available without a prescription.
- Available as a shot to be injected into the fatty part of the skin, and as a powder to be inhaled through your nose.
- Available in different combinations so that you can do one shot or multiple shots a day.
- This 2-in-1 combination can lower the number of pills you have to take daily.
- Lowers A1c (average blood sugar over time) up to 2.5%.
- Available in extended and immediate release forms to allow better control of your blood sugar.
- Doesn't increase your appetite unlike other anti-diabetic medicines.
- Does not cause hypoglycemia or very low blood sugar.
Downsides
- Has to be taken exactly as directed or it can cause high or low blood sugar.
- As with all insulins, you have to work with your doctor closely to make sure you're giving yourself the correct dose, or you can have low or high blood sugar.
- Available as brand name only and may be expensive.
- Metformin component usually causes upset stomach.
- Sitagliptin component may increase your risk for throat infections and inflammation of pancreas.
- Not appropriate for those with poor kidney function.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Injection
- Inhaler
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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$141.94
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Reviews
57 reviews so far
67%
saidit'sworth it
46%
saiditworked well
11%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Humulin (Human Insulin)?
Leave a review79 reviews so far
46%
saidit'sworth it
38%
saiditworked well
15%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Janumet (sitagliptin / metformin)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
The Humulin (Human Insulin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
5possible side effects
- Low blood sugar16%
- Diarrhea8%
- Upper respiratory tract infection6%
- Headache6%
- Abdominal pain2%
Risks and risk factors
- Changes in blood sugar
- Changes in skin appearance
- Weight gain
- Excess lactic acid in the blood
- Kidney problems
- Liver problems
- Congestive heart failure
- Using contrast dye for procedures
- Surgery
- Alcohol use
- Low vitamin B12 levels
- Inflammation of the pancreas
- Serious allergic reactions