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Was just put on Ozempic for diabetes, weight is not an issue.

Posted by pmcallister @pmcallister, Jul 25 6:50am

Been a 'gestational' diabetic for over 25 years. Was on insulin, then pills now Ozempic and pills. Female, 76 and my weight is not an issue. Three weeks have passed, no side effects so far. Has anyone experience to share. Thank you

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galesr | @galesr | Aug 16 6:41am
In reply to @danny5 "@patti50, i just Googled it again. you're right about the dosage of Ozempic. BUT, those dosages..." + (show)
@danny5

@patti50, i just Googled it again. you're right about the dosage of Ozempic. BUT, those dosages are for TYPE 2 with meltelus. i'm TYPE 1B with meltelus. < spelling is wrong.
but i'm not sure what the TYPE 1B means. from what i understand it's uncommon. NOT everyone is TYPE 1B.
and Patti, i am very sorry about your son. but if you are off of Ozempic. i hope. maybe you be able to get a little more healthy from the Anorexia. GOD bless you. @danny5

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Ozempic is strictly for Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 should not take it. This one reason Type 2 diabetics are having trouble getting it. Was this an Endocrinologist that proscribed to you?

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pmcallister | @pmcallister | Aug 16 10:02am
In reply to @galesr "Ozempic is strictly for Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 should not take it. This one reason..." + (show)
@galesr

Ozempic is strictly for Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 should not take it. This one reason Type 2 diabetics are having trouble getting it. Was this an Endocrinologist that proscribed to you?

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Type 2, Dr and hospital diabetic clinic prescribed, now 6 weeks and only side effect was recently. Low blood pressur 90/50, blood pressure meds reduced in half and all is good.
Thank you

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danny67 | @danny5 | Aug 17 2:58am
In reply to @galesr "Ozempic is strictly for Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 should not take it. This one reason..." + (show)
@galesr

Ozempic is strictly for Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 should not take it. This one reason Type 2 diabetics are having trouble getting it. Was this an Endocrinologist that proscribed to you?

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i'm Type 1B. i do not understand this. but it was discussed by 2 Endos. to see if it was worth the risk. then the 3 of us decided it might be worth it. it was at first. but i should have stayed with the low dosage of 0.5 mL. instead of the 1 mL. OK??? that's when i had problems with the Gastroparesis. being affected. i quit taking Ozempic. but it was a little late. where i ended up in the hospital for a week after having my stomach pumped out. no fun there. but i'm doing much better as of now.8/17. Daniel

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pmcallister | @pmcallister | Aug 17 5:00am
In reply to @danny5 "i'm Type 1B. i do not understand this. but it was discussed by 2 Endos. to..." + (show)
@danny5

i'm Type 1B. i do not understand this. but it was discussed by 2 Endos. to see if it was worth the risk. then the 3 of us decided it might be worth it. it was at first. but i should have stayed with the low dosage of 0.5 mL. instead of the 1 mL. OK??? that's when i had problems with the Gastroparesis. being affected. i quit taking Ozempic. but it was a little late. where i ended up in the hospital for a week after having my stomach pumped out. no fun there. but i'm doing much better as of now.8/17. Daniel

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I was told Ozempic was only for Type 2 and max dosage would be 0.5 mL
Best wishes for better health.

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danny67 | @danny5 | Aug 18 2:57am
In reply to @pmcallister "I was told Ozempic was only for Type 2 and max dosage would be 0.5 mL..." + (show)
@pmcallister

I was told Ozempic was only for Type 2 and max dosage would be 0.5 mL
Best wishes for better health.

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during that discussion with the two Endos. it was never brought up as being for Type 2. now rereading my comment. i was wrong stating the dosage. it started at 0.25mL. than i advanced to the full dosage of 0.5 mL. after first doing the lower dosage for 4 continuance weeks. than you increase to the max dosage. i'm sorry for that mistake i made.
i hope this clears up any questions of what I did. danny5

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pmcallister | @pmcallister | Aug 18 8:39pm
In reply to @grrranny "I've had type 2 for 26 years. Controlled with diet and exercise the first 11, then..." + (show)
@grrranny

I've had type 2 for 26 years. Controlled with diet and exercise the first 11, then added oral meds the second 11, and insulin only for the last couple of years. I did quite a bit of research before starting insulin, and it appeared to me that Mounjaro would be my second choice after insulin, because it (from what I read) helped control both blood sugar and weight, whereas Ozempic only helped control weight. I chose insulin for two reasons: At 81, I'm sort of a "traditionalist", having seen various new meds come and go, and also I didn't like seeing the shortages occurring with Mounjaro.
I'm glad to hear you're not having side effects from the Ozempic. Have your blood sugar levels improved on it? Why did you switch from insulin, and what diabetes meds are you taking along with it?

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About 15 yrs ago, sugars began to be more balanced. Was taken off Insulin & put on pills. My sugars are now still about the same, 10.0 mmol/L (180.18 mg/dL) blood work done 5 Aug. Just recently started the 0.5 mg Ozempic (standard here for diabetics) . I am not trying to loose weight. Dr said it takes a few months to see changes, Only one new experience, missing breakfast caused me low blood sugars, 90/50. I take meds for high blood pressure. Dr cut my dosage in 1/2 . Blood pressure better and do not skip breakfast. If you start Ozempic drink extra water. Was on Jardiance but stopped when Ozempic started, still take Metformin. Feeling great now, Best of luck.

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