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Getting my A1C down before knee surgery

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Dec 14, 2023 | Replies (8)

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@persia Interesting that you are already taking Ozempic 2mg as a weight loss drug as 1mg is the diabetic dose. Diabetic docs, as I am aware, typically do not manage those on 2mg unless prescribed by another physician.
Endocrinologists do manage diabetes, and not weight control. Farxiga as well has a diabetic dose and one for CKD managed by nephrologists.

I also take Ozempic 2mg for weight control after have taken previously 1mg for type 2 diabetes. A functional medicine doc put me on 2mg, and my A1C is now about 6.4 since previously hit a max A1C score of 8. You may wish to get an insulin resistance score and C Peptide test with your next labs. I would further consult regularly with a dietitian. It may also be the time to track your meals and snacks as well. If you are on diabetic insulin, you may qualify for a Libre 2 or 3 to take better control. Sound advice from others on this issue.

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I am taking ozempic 2.0 for diabetes, not weight loss. It is prescribed for diabetes management.
I posted about getting my A1C down before surgery, not my weight.
But thanks anyway.