Israel�s Ministry of Health has approved the use of Januvia for people with type 2 diabetes. The once-a-day pill, along with exercise and a proper diet assists in lowering blood sugar levels, the manufacturer reports.

Israel�s Prof. Itamar Raz, Dr. Julio Weinstein and Prof. Avi Krasik were part of the research team that developed the drug.

Weinstein calls the pill a �real breakthrough,� explaining it can significantly lower one�s blood sugar level.

At present, only the Leumit and Maccabi HMOs have approved coverage for the drug.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)