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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

Hello—I’m facing a problem right now. I have Type 2 diabetes and am currently taking Ozempic 2 mg once a week. My doctor told me this would help me manage my blood sugar levels. While it *has* indeed helped me control my sugar, I’ve actually gained weight. I thought Ozempic would help me lose weight—since it worked so well for my blood sugar, I assumed it would do the same for my weight—but instead, my weight is completely out of control. What can I do? I’m terrified of continuing to gain weight. I’d like to switch to Mounjaro to see if that might help me with both my blood sugar *and* my weight. Could someone please offer some advice? I also have a medical issue with my right leg; I have blood clots in my veins and arteries, and my weight certainly isn't helping matters. It’s truly baffling—I don’t understand how I’ve gained weight when I barely eat anything at all. It seems like an unbelievable problem, but it’s taking a huge toll on me. I’ve lost the desire to go out like I used to, and I’m suffering from terrible stress. Please, can anyone offer some opinions or suggestions on what I should do? I am 48 years old.

@marilynmercedes657 The 2mg shot is the maximum dose of Ozempic so you should have been on it for at least 4 months to get the titration to that level. Was that required for glycemic control (usually patients only go to 2 for weight loss in addition to glycemic control)? Tend to lose more if overweight. Did you lose any weight since you started Ozempic? At some point almost everyone stops losing weight on both Ozempic and Mounjaro. When losing weight exercise is important to lose fat rather than muscle. Without exercise the loss of muscle lowers the number of calories required faster than with fat loss. Some never lose weight on Ozempic. You can discuss changing medication with your doctor but that will require another 4–6-month titration period to get to effective doses. Cannot just switch to high levels of Mounjaro.