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What is the drug Januvia used for?

What is the drug Januvia used for?
Januvia is an oral prescription medication that’s FDA approved to treat Type 2 diabetes in adults. It belongs to a class of medications called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4 ) inhibitors — also known as “gliptins.” Januvia is used to manage blood glucose (sugar) levels alongside a healthy diet and routine exercise View original source
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