I'm a family doctor and love how well Ozempic helps my patients get their weight down, sugars down AND protect their hearts and kidneys as well. I've shared your original Ozempic video for years and now will share this one as well. Thanks so much PA David. Lotsa love to all from Toronto ♥♥♥
As a doctor, you sound more like an influencer for ozempic. You should know that medication for life, to enable people to still eat wrong but bandaid the results is poor practice. I went carnivore diet at 63. Effortlessly lost 75lbs, cured every chronic illness I had from arthritis to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Im on zero meds. Cured all my 50yrs of ibs and gastric reflux and bloating and abdominal pain in the first 2 weeks. Med free. Curiously, my doctor told me to eat even more fibre. Ive had zero fibre for a year, my gut health completely normalised and is background now. Zero fibre. Everything is upside down and wrong.
@@winged_embrace it doesn't. All medications have side effects and require the kidneys to work harder. Ozempic is a bandaid for people too lazy to eat better. T2 diabetes is completely reversible by eliminating sugar and carbs. Every time. Trouble is, most people can't be bothered, and the medical profession won't tell you because there is no money in curing you, but a river of money in treating and managing illness.
Thank you for sharing. I have been on Ozampic since Aug 14th 2023 and as of today my weight is down 85 pounds.I go for my A1C check on April 4th but I know it has to be better than the 9.9 that it was when I started. All I see is the negative side effects, I have been lucky, my only side effects have been constipation and burps. I am 61 and have had weight issues and type 2 all my adult life. I have tried every diet and they work for a bit but the cravings were always there. With Ozempic they are gone, it is a miracle for me. For me the benefits outweigh the risks.
I lost 75lbs on Carnivore, and have kicked my heart meds. I reversed my t2 diabetes in 3 weeks. I cured my arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety ,prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, snoring and other issues in short time. Im 63, and I have regained my life and my power. Im back in the workplace now shaming guys half my age. Im med free. My physical and mental health is nothing short of magical. Im never hungry, never tired. Ozempic is a trap. You know it is. The medical industry no longer wants to cure you, just treat you forever. Be free, its easier than you think. I eat meat eggs a little dairy, once a day. Saturated fat. I eat no sugar, carbs, processed foods, seed oils, plant food. No fibre. I cant ever remember feeling so alive. Remember photos from 100 yrs ago where everyone looked healthy and thin, and fat kids were a curious anomoly, well i eat pretty much what they ate, and now i am lean, med free, and feel like ive wound back 30yrs. Please, free yourself of the trap you already recognise. Good luck to you.
I am glad you were able to do this on your own. I have lost 200 on my own and then multiple times 100 or so. It always comes back and just like this medicine if I stop it will come back but as long as I can stay on it I will because it is helping me not crave or think about food all the time. @@johnallen7367
I'm down -65 pounds since August 2023 too! Congratulations to you! This medication has been a blessing! I've got off all heart med's and have less pain too. God is good, Amen.
@@robertusganot Necessarily. I’ve been Keto for almost a year. My blood work is now excellent. Blood sugars normal. Lost 75 lbs, started lifting weights, energy levels skyrocketed. Mental clarity through the roof. Eye site, glaucoma, dry eye gone, aches and pain in joints gone, the list continues to improve. I’m 64
I have been overweight for most of my 58 years. I have been a T2 diabetic for well over 25 years. At some points in my life, I didn’t care because nothing I did seemed to help me. Fast forward to 285 pounds, I relented and said to my NP, if I give ozempic a try and it doesn’t work for both my T2 diabetes and my weight, I’m going for gastric banding. This pharmaceutical is a miracle. My symptoms were mild and was only nausea. I was thankful for that. But, the most miraculous part is how my hunger cut out! I do OMAD, and it’s not a low carb, keto, carnivore, ketovore or weight watchers type meal. I eat what I want and do not have to control the portion because I get full quickly. To me, it’s like have a gastric banding in an injection. I get my weight and A1C checked in early April. I’m hopeful and happy. For the first time in years, my grazing and hunger are in control.
At 63, i was 265lbs, fat sick on heart meds. Then i was diagnosed t2 diabetes. I jumped into carnivore diet. Seemed crazy, but so many people swear by it. 7mths later, lost 75lbs, cured arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation all gone. My mental and physical health is nothing short of magical. I eliminated sugar, carbs,processed foods, seed oils, plant foods, fibre. I have kicked my heart meds. I have regained my life, my testosterone is through the roof, i have reversed my clock. Im back in the workplace now shaming guys half my age. My diabetes reversed in the first 3 weeks. All i eat is a fatty steak a day, sometimes some bacon and eggs and im never tired, never hungry. Life altering. Forget medication, that industry doesn't want to heal you, just treat you for life. Diabetes, quite clearly, is a choice. I choose to not be fat and sick.
Never once did I read u took your fat a** to the gym. U took the easy way, and then Wrote a whole speech about cheating 😂.. with that said congrats on trying to make a life change for the betterment of your health 💪🏿
@@kisutis hi. After i adapted i dropped into one meal a day. Usually a fatty steak. Sometimes i will have bacon and eggs earlier. Sometimes a little dairy. Im never hungry, never tired. I have eliminated all sugar,carbs, processed foods, seed oils, plant foods and fibre. I have never been healthier, mentally and physically. Good luck.
@@pinia69 i hant had any fruit or vegetables or fibre for 8mths. My bloodwork is pristine, my bp is 15points lower without meds than when I was on meds. My calcium score, which is the best method of determining cardiovascular disease, returns as zero. Diabetes (t2), reversed in 3 weeks, this diet cures or greatly mitigates, every autoimmune disease. Plants all contain toxins. Some people tolerate them well, to others they are damaging or lethal. My testosterone is through the roof. Im never hungry, never tired. One meal a day, and sometimes i miss a day without caring. Cholesterol has been demonised and viewed as the driver of cardiovascular disease. It is not. Insulin resistance is. The brain is 40%fat and cholesterol. Why are we trying to destroy it? Doctors don't want to heal you. They want to treat you forever, and sell you medicines. Im now free of medications and doctors, and regained my life. Its a choice, apparently.
I started today. I am praying and asking for prayers that is works. Not only for diabetes but for weight loss too!! I can stand to lose around 200 pounds. Yea. I. Know.
At 69, took Ozempic almost 2.5 months for type II diabetes. Stayed at the 0.25 mg dose the whole time. First month I had no symptoms and didn't see a huge decrease in blood sugars. Second month started to have bowel issues which caused abdominal pain and tenderness. Was only using the bathroom once a week with hardly any relief. Began to worry I might possibly develop acbowel obstruction, which at my age is a possibility. I stopped taking Ozempic a week ago and finally have no pain. My blood sugars did go down, I lost an avg of 1.5" in size but I felt the risk outweighed the benefit.
I have been on Ozempic for about 9 months now, and the results have been incredible. I started @ .25 mg for the first month, and have been on 0.5 mg since then. At the start of therapy, my A1C was 8.0 and my weight was at 376 (largely due to me overeating from sugar lows from Glipizide, which my doctor discontinued when he put me on Ozempic). Within 3 months, my A1C was down to 6.4, and has remained at that level since (my last test was about a month ago). The weight loss is even more dramatic. I am now down to 285 lbs - a weight loss of around 90 lbs! I am currently also on Jardiance and Insulin, though my insulin dosage has dropped significantly to around 15 units 2x a day. On my next doctor visit, I'm going to check with the Dr. and see if I might be able to eliminate one or both of the other meds if I increased the dosage on this one. I do have some concerns about the sugar dropping too low though.
I wish my doctor had explained that to me before hand. I did not do well with Ozempic. I was not even aware that there were different dosages and the sudden increase made me really sick. The first month on it was great and tolerable, but after she increased the dosage I just had to stop. I am doing trulicity now and she wants to increase that dosage too. Why is the goal to increase the dosage, I am aiming to come off all medications once I reach my a1c goals. Some days I am not even hungry and I can go all day without eating. My goal is to create healthier habits with food but sometimes I feel that the one meal I had for dinner 15 hours ago is still in my throat. I heard you mention, "Who should be and should not be taking those kinds of medications" I can't wait to here on that more. Thank you for your videos. Very informative.
ty for this informative info! I have been on 1mg ozempic for over a yr now, and have ckd but it is manageable. I have lost about 30 lbs and never had the explosive diarrhea or severe nausea and 1mg seems to be a good maintainance dose for me! I am thrilled to learn of the benefits for my ckd! i have plateu'd at 155# but feel very good! my A1c last month was 6.4% down from 6.5% six months prior! Thank you, again and I look forward to your next update!
Just started taking Ozempic two days ago. Starter dose for sure 0.25 mg. The fear of "giving myself a shot" was the hardest part for me. Thankfully, that was all in my head. I hope this medication provides the A1C drop that all the craze is about. I am 62 years old as of today, my weight is 197, my last A1C test was at 10.2. Fingers crossed.
I get that. Turns out that shot is hard to even feel, right? You might not see too much effect on the .25mg dose. Some people don't really get any benefits until they hit the higher doses. Fingers crossed though.
Yesterday I started my ozempic journey. I have been teetering with my blood sugars but never really going over 160 but never below 120. Last fasting blood sugar I was 144. I had heard so much about ozempic and am about 30 to 35 pounds overweight. I haven't really had any initial effects of the .25 dose but i do know my appetite doesn't seem as active. I am a night snacker and was satisfied with a diet jello and some reddiwhip last night😏 My last A1C was 6.7. I am glad my dr allowed me to be a part of this decision. My insurance is paying for most of the ozempic with a $24 copay.
I am 71 and have been on Ozempic for about 10 months. My second last A1C was 6.2 down from 8.2!!!!! But for some reason , my carb cravings have come back like gang busters and my last A1C was 7. 4. My will power has been sabotaged and I'm not sure why. I haven't lost weight ( no surprise) and my sleep patterns are terrible and that might a strong factor in my eating problems. I just keep on trying. I do have a day about 2 or 3 days after my shot, where I feel flush, and then have an emense bowel movement followed by a very quick watery stool. So for about 4 hours that day, I'm unable to leave the house and I feel sick. After the BM, I'm fine and the rest of the week is great.
Wow. Why torture yourself. Medication is not the answer. I was 63, t2 diabetes, 265lbs, on heart meds. Fat, sick, bloated, finished. I went carnivore diet 9mths ago. Ive effortlessly lost 75lbs and only eat once daily, usually a fatty steak and maybe some dairy. Im never hungry, never tired. Ive cured diabetes, arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, and many other issues. My carb and sugar addiction is long gone. My mental and physical health is astonishing. Ive kicked my heart meds. Ive regained my life and power. Diabetes, apparently, is a choice. Obesity, likewise, is a choice. Im greatfull to having found this way of eating. Its the ultimate elimination diet. No sugar, no carbs, no plants, no fibre, no processed foods, no seed oils. Im now lean, regaining muscle and joyfully exercising hard. The medical profession no longer expects to cure anything, just treat you forever. Free yourself from being dependent on their poor advice. Research carnivore diet for yourself, its results are startling.
Been taking Ozempic for about 3 years. Started out with starter dose of course, been taking 1mg a week since. When I started my A1C was 11.7 it has been 5.7 the last couple years. To be honest I do not do a good job at watching my diet. I also drink a lot of regular soda which I am now starting to cut back on. I was just at the Mayo Clinic yesterday for another issue. They recommended I talk to my provider and have them up my dose to 2mg. I have my A1C checked 2 times a year along with kidney and liver function tests plus everything else and they have always come back perfectly normal. Good video!
Diagnosed t2d November 2023. My a1c was 15.1 and I had lost 40 lbs. Stared on ozempic .25 and stayed on that dose for 13 weeks. A1c went down to 6.5! Dr finally upped my dose to .5 so I expect my next blood work to be even better.
Ozempic has been a miracle drug for me. I lost 100 lbs on it in 20 months with ZERO vad side effects. Medicare changed me to Mounjaro 01/01/24 and I lost another 25 lbs, but had bad dizziness & near syncope...with my BP=67/45. Had to return to Ozempic this week. I plan on staying on it . I have never been this thin. ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so happy for you nice hearing something good,congratulations, I'm so excited and I've never been m9re motivated than now,I am starting physical therapy, n they gave a pool with a treadmill.can u tell me what your eating
I have crohns disease and a year and a half ago I was told that I was type 2 diabetic because of the amount of prednisone I was taking to help with the flareups of crohns, so my family doctor recommended I try Ozempic. Because of all the medications I was taking for crohns my weight ballooned to 300 lbs. Taking the Ozempic for 1 year I have reduced my weight by 96 lbs and my blood sugar has dropped to normal, no bad side effects from Ozempic use, all is good, even the crohns disease is more manageable.
Been using Ozempic for well over a year, started on the lowest dose now using the highest for a good while, ZERO side effects. A1C = 5.1 - 5.7. weight 143-146 lbs... was 162 lbs three years ago. Unfortunately people trying to get it for "weight loss" are causing it to sometimes be in shorter supply for those using it for diabetes 2.... Completely covered by my insurance.
What was your A1C before using Ozempic? Do you also take Metformin and other Type 2 Diabetes meds with your Ozempic? I take max dosage of Metformin twice a day, max dose of Rybelsus in the morning and Forxiga at night before bed. I want to swap out Rybelsus for Ozempic because the pills are killing my guts. Hoping the shot of Ozempic helps a bit.
I started ozempic about a month ago yes I am a diabetic this makes me a little sad in 3 years you didn't lose that much I'm sure it's great for you and I am very happy for you I am 280 pounds . I think after seeing this video I'm going to lean towards getting the sleeve by pass surgery 😢
Great update and great to see you posting again. I started out on Victoza last year and then towards the end of the years stock was impossible to get hold of here in the UK so I got moved over to Trulicity and I should be going on to the 4.5mg version but once again stock is a huge problems so I can't even get hold of 3mg or 1.5mg so I am attempting to get the 0.75mg just to have something. It seems all of these drugs keep being prescribed for weight management rather than for the diabetics they were meant for which means nothing is left for us diabetics. I wish the companies making these drugs would make a considerable amount more to cover demand as there is clearly a market for it and them making more is printing money for them.
I’ve been on it for almost 1-1/2 years. Had a bit of stomach issues in the first month, but that went away. I’ve moved myself up to .75 dose at present. I’ve lost 70 pounds in the first year and have been maintaining the lose. I have type 2 and my A1C is 5.8. I do intermittent fasting and I am whole food plant based
I am not a diabetic but prescribed Ozempic to help me lose some weight. I have never been more sick in my entire life. I had every side effect on the list and felt like I had the flu for a month and was living in the bathroom. Coupled with minimal weight loss results and having to pay almost $300 month, I have retired from the game. Feeling much better already!
Thank you for the informative videos, David. Please keep them coming! I've been on Trulicity for a while now...but because of the nationwide shortage and inability to get a prescription filled, my physician switched to Ozempic, starting with the low dose. I start tomorrow but for some reason, I"m nervous. My side effects in the beginning with Trulicity were nausea and diarrhea but that went away. I guess I don't want that again! So...tomorrow's the day...and because of Trulicity, I now have an A1c of 5.9 and fasting BS in the morning of 109. I have not lost any weight, though so maybe that will change with Ozempic. Wish me luck!!
Started using it December 2019 and have titrated dosage up and down based on some GI symptoms I frequently have (mostly reflux related). I have type 1 diabetes, and it has cut my insulin needs about 1/4. Although I haven't lost much, if at all, weight on it it helps me not to constantly be hungry all the time. I used to be hungry all the time, no matter how much I ate.
Ive just ordered the 0.25. Not diabetic but my cardiologist wants me to use it to reduce my weight prior to heart ablation surgery in summer. Im a bit nervous but i thinks its use for heart patients is necessary too!
Been on ozempic in Australia since not log after it was introduced here. It has brought my glucose down from 8 to 11 mmol/L to 4.5 to 6.8 mmol/l. When Ozempic was not available thanks to those using it just to lose weight, my levels jumped back up to high 8s to 11.5 mmol/L and this was even with solastar insulin replacing the Ozempic whilst it was not available. Another positive is I have lost 13.5kg without any exercise resume added. I really have not had any major side effects at all. At most the odd discomfort in the stomach but not consistent and not enough to worry about. Not really had any headache. I am also on Gliclazide and Metformin twice a day. The Qzempic does not really stop me from feeling hungry anymore, but with the initial time of eating smaller meals when it did at the start, I have grown accustomed to smaller serving sizes now feel full and most snacking is now just a piece of fruit. I was on Trulicity before Ozempic but it never had the same effect,
Eating high protein/ fatty meat and eggs and very few carbs have brought down my hunger and cravings. Eat until full, no measuring. For the first time I have lost the weight and kept it off for 2 years. I don’t see changing this lifestyle. It seems to have the same effects as Ozempic without the huge $$$$$. Good luck to everyone. We all need to find what works for each of us!
I think that’s the Atkins diet and it proved to be very healthy for many people. My concern with using Ozempic is it a lifetime commitment? What if you reach your A1c level that is correct for you? Would it continue to go down if you use Ozempic? Same thing with weight loss once you’ve reached your goal. Will it continue to drop? How do you get off this merry-go-round?
I’ve been on it now for about 10 months. My A1C was close to 7. While I do have mild type 2, we tackled this pretty quick because I’m on Tacrilimus for a kidney transplant. I did cut sugar and count carbs before going on Ozympic. I am on the .50mg dose with no issues. I have lost about 15 lbs. I can not afford to lose anymore ground with regard to my health! July 2020 was when I had my transplant.
The compounded semaglutide is really intended for research purposes and are often made from salt forms of semaglutide, which are somewhat different from what would be in an actual Ozempic or Wegovy injector pen. They can technically avoid copyright laws if it's sold during a drug shortage, but the FDA issued a warning against this practice, as the safety and efficacy has not been determined. So, personally, I don't go there.
I am 62 a type 2 diabetic suffering Hypotension, cholesterol ,156kg had small intestine resection about 5 years ago (vitamin and fat abortion reduced) . I went on Type 2 Diabetes medication Ozempic about 6 months ago reduced carbs by over 50% and started walking and my diabetic dropped to HBA1C 5.9 and lost 30Kg . I stopped blood pressure medication as it went low now lower than 120/80 reduce Ozempic from 1mg to .5mg. I do have issues with constipation with diarrhea occasionally. I found Ozempic reduces diabetics and blood pressure, weight loss is more the food you eat. I never counted calories increased protein more eggs, meat, also often missed breakfast and basically walked 30min to 1 hour per day.
Jardiance lowered my A1c% by 2.9%, went from 9.5% to 6.6% and lost 10lbs in 3 months, however, I'm switching over to Ozempic starting tomorrow, as Jardiance stopped working and blood sugars began sky rocketing again. Crossing my fingers this works longer for my blood sugars!
In Australia the 2mg isn’t available for diabetics (yet). I’ve been on ozempic for about 8 months now and have lost over 10kg. About 90 down to about 78. But the biggest difference is the levelling out of my sugar peaks after meals and exercise. I occasionally use a continuous blood sugar monitor and the results are amazing. From 6-10% highs down to less than 1%. A1c from 7.2 to 6.1. And solastar insulin from 78 units daily to 10 daily. Few side effects that I didn’t already have. Heaps more energy most days. Have noticed some hair loss, which could just be the hot summer down under and though I’ve lost heaps from my arms and legs, my waist measurement hasn’t come down a lot and my recently diagnosed (through a trial) fatty liver hasn’t changed much but that change is expected to be much slower. Thanks so much for this factual, and non hysterical, assessment and information.
I have been on Ozempic for about 9 months, previously I had been on Trulicity for the last few years until I discovered I was experiencing an uncommon side effect, coughing fits, which I only discovered due to supply issues, and having to skip 2 doses on two occasions at which time the coughing fits went away. Overall so far so good on Ozempic, though I do not like the extreme appetite suppression I am experiencing, as I know I need to eat, but food just does not appeal to me for the first 2-3 days after an injection.
@@kevingorman4666 I agree it is hard to explain, the best I can do is that is sort of like the aversion on gets to whatever type of foods they ate just before a bout of food poisoning, though even that is not exactly it.
I take it and have built up to 1mg, Constipation. headaches, nausea, however I have not taken my A1C test yet but i feel real good for the first time in long time
I've been on Ozempic for 5 years, and starting last year the nausea side effect really stopped me from being able to eat anything, and at times I was nauseous to the point of vomiting. My PA-c agreed to let me lower my weekly dosage to .5 mg instead of the full 1.0 mg. I also eat a Keto lifestyle anyway, but my A1C seems to have stalled at 6.2 over the course of a year on the 1mg dose. I'm trying to maintain the 6.2 while taking only .5mg weekly. If I can't, I'll switch to a different injection. I hate Ozempic and I can't wait to get off this stuff.
I just been put on it? And just took my 1st dose. I've heard and been told to take . 75 mg. My concern is I haven't discussed anything about diet or exercise even though I'm on no walking or moving on my foot due to amputation surgery . I'm in the process of researching chair exercises. I do think a dietician should come along with Ozimpic to get the full effect of the medication weather I'm right or wrong that's were a dietician or medical professional comes in at.
I am 84 years old and have been on ozempic 13 months, started at lowest dose and increased to 2 a week. I weighted 310 lb when I started. now down to 240 lb and almost off insulin. I had severe diarrhea once a week for over 6 months but it finally stopped. there are different side effects for different people. My son can't take it for being too dizzy to walk.
Hi , I have been on Ozempic for 3 months . I’m on 1mg dose and my weight is still the same . Did I do anything wrong ? I don’t eat carbohydrates , no soft drinks , no alcohol .. etc .. Please help
Was on Ozempic a 2 mil gram dose. It worked to bring down my A1C but in the past month sick throwing up and loss stools every weekend. Also had other symptoms of anxiety and depression. Now off of it and feeling better. Now need to figure out how to keep A1C down.
@@sugarhighchannel Yes. I think the magical weight loss that everyone gets so excited about is due to the suppression. Once that goes away they should know that they are prone to gain weight. That being said, I don’t think there should be a bunch of fanfare for using this drug to lose weight. Awesome for Type 2 however. Thank you for your vids and explanations
Not so "awesome" for insulin resistance since Ozempic works by causing the pancreas to secrete more insulin - thereby leading to insulin resistance which is a metabolic disorder. @@hoseyogradey3487
I’ve been on it for 5 months. No side effects, I’m loosing 3lbs a week. I was 236 I’m now 214. 24lbs. I’m happy but afraid of the long term effects also. Had a blood test yesterday prepared to see the Dr next week about my level, I was at 8
I’ve been on Ozempic for 1 year. My weight & A1C went down. I had no side effects. Now waiting to see what medication changes my MD will suggest. At optimal weight & my A1C using 1mg and decrease in carbohydrate intake is now 5.6. This medication worked really well for me. I always had horrible side effects with Metformin , Glipizide & Jardiance .
I just started Ozempic 2mg dose last week per my dr's order for type II diabetes. It did not go well for me. Woke up in morning after first injection with red face, mild temperature, stomach pain and nausea, headache, swollen glands, runny nose. I felt terrible and sick. It was like I had injected myself with poison. So never again! I was doing fine on insulin and feel this med was an overkill. I don't wish to be a guinea pig for a drug company's study.
On the Victoza video you said that a smaller dose could be taken with Victoza and only Victoza. The pen seems identical to the Ozembic pen. Why can't you take a smaller dose of Ozembic?
Ive been taking Ozempic for over six months. The side effects were extremely bad after I increased to 0.5 so my doctor and I agreed I could take the 0.25 dose twice a week instead of the 0.5 once a week. The side effects are mostly good but with once a month diarrhea that comes on without warning. My A1c has dropped from 8.5 to 6.3 so it is working well even if I have to endure the bad side effect. If I walk 5000 steps three times a week I lose weight. Lost 37lbs so far.
Wow! Thats a tremendous improvement. Sorry to hear it's come at the expense of those side effects. Always keep your healthcare provider informed about the side effects you experience so you can cooperatively decide the best plan forward.
Hi, just discovered your channel! Very interesting thank you! I am a 67 year old w type 2 and CKD (lucky me lol). I am on my fourth week of Ozempic .25mg. a little acidy but otherwise feeling great. Not much weight lost yet. My kidney at 37 egfr. Blood was 7.8 now around 6.2 so that's pleasing. Due to go to .50mg this week. I got my egfr up from 25 to 37 and now hope to keep these numbers steady, looking forward to hearing anymore positive news news re protecting kidney. My family dr. Was very enthusiastic for me to take this drug, saying it was perfect for me. 5 week blood test next week. I am very happy.😊
I’m on .50 dose, I’ve regained the 7lbs I lost and I’ve been feeling bloated. Also started to crave more sugar for some reason. Is this normal? Doesn’t seem like it to me.
I'm not doing a strict diet, but cut out about 95% of the sugar, decent reduction in other carbs, and intermittent fasting. Got mine from 13 to 8.1 in about 4 months. Also, testing my blood glucose 4-5 times a day, I've kept it around 75-115 for about 2 weeks, even an hour after a meal where I have rice or potatoes. Looking forward to my next A1C check in a month to see how much lower it'll be. But still going to discuss this with my Dr next week, since I do need to lose a good amount of weight
If you consider sky high ApoB "no cost" then sure. Keto was wayyyy to restrictive for me. You can do keto using unsaturated fats ofcourse, but it's just not fun and not sustainable for me. On Mounjaro I can eat a much broader range of foods, including healthy carbs and not set myself on the course of heart disease with an A1C of 5.1. Zero side effects except for occasional mild constipation if I forget to drink enough water.
I was on keto about 12 years ago and lost a lot of weight. Slowly but surely, the weight came back. I hope you are able to keep your weight loss in check. It took me years to figure out that keto and low carb were not sustainable plans for me. I’m grateful ozempic came along because it has done for me what I could never do for myself… control my hunger. Good luck to you!
Any recommendations on lowering my dose of Ozempic from 2mg down to 1mg. I’m down 40lbs, type 2 diabetes is resolving itself and and A1C is significantly lower. I work out 4 times a week and my job is labor intensive.
Hello! I just started ozempic, I weigh 278 lbs and have pcos. I also take concerta for adhd. Since starting ozempic my concerta stopped working. I've lost weight on my own before (was down to 130 from 320 my highest), but have had issues keeping it off. This is my first time taking meds to lose weight though. I've lost the same 100 pounds twice lol! Also I have a friend with type 2 diabetes. She used to weigh 460 lbs, but now weighs 125 lbs. She takes Invokana. Her type 2 diabetes never went away. This said she lost the weight in a very unhealthy way (she's addicted to meth), and frankly when she does eat she eats massive amounts of sweets/junk food. I just wanted to get this off my chest, I like your channel.
I've been on Ozempic for 7 weeks - at .25mg I was fine, but after a month I was increased to .5mg and it has been awful. I haven't had a full night's sleep since the month of May (it's June 20th) - crazy insomnia where it's like I'm electrified, not dead tired or jet lagged. And horrible muscle cramping in my back and left thigh - mostly on the left side. My endocrinologist keeps saying those aren't the expected side effects, but it's still happening - I'm in pain and not sleeping. I've also vomited once, and had regular nausea. So I've stopped Ozempic, hoping that after a couple of weeks I can get back to my baseline and no side effects. I've lost 13-15 pounds (the scale hasn't shown me the 15 pound loss except for one day). A year ago my A1c was 10.3. I made huge strides to change my eating etc and it came down to 8.2 in September, then my last one in May was 7.4. I understand that my insomnia and muscle pain may not be the normal side effects, but it's still happening and it's debilitating. I've found groups on Reddit and Facebook with people talking about this, and I found a study at NIH that talks about the sleep loss: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10669484/ I'm hoping that I might be able to go back on Ozempic and maybe just stick with the .25mg dose. A huge help I've seen has been going grain free - which is rough, but it's made huge changes to my blood sugar levels. I've also been using a continuous glucose monitor for just over a year, and that has been a huge game changer and I absolutely recommend that to any T2D (hopefully if you're T1D you're already using one). Seeing how your body processes sugars and carbs has been so enlightening! I'd always been told that it would take roughly 30 minutes for carbs to hit my blood sugar. Watching my CGM, it's more like 60-90 minutes for me - so I need to wait before eating and look to see if my sugars have been affected.
Why use Ozempic if you can get Mounjaro which is more effective in both A1C reduction and weightloss? People also report better tolerability on tirzepatide in general.
You are right I am on 7.5 Mounjaro and all I get is gas and burbs little diarrhea is all I would definitely go to Mounjaro. Better A1c and more weight loss
I have been on Ozemptic since March. No weight loss but has controlled my blood sugar. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I don’t eat much. Only side effect is constipation.
As of June 2023 I was at 11 something for my A1C and weight of 249 (I am 5 feet tall), so far I feel the same and the side affects are the same as before Ozempic. So, I did not feel like the medicine has caused any symptoms. I got to 213 lbs at about January and have plateaued since then. I was also told that I can eat more then I was eating, so I have been doing badly when it comes to eating healthy and limiting my portions. Also, before I took the medication I had lost a good amount of weight.
Just started on Ozempic, currently in keto diet for 6 weeks now with 2lbs wt loss, I hope this does the trick and help move the weighting scale dial. I need to lose 60lbs .
I was on ozempic for 2 years. Starting out on the .25 mg to eventually 1 mg for a year. I was taken Off ozempic September 2023 at my request. I’m a T2. My starting weight was 160 when I went off Ozempic I weighed 111.5#. Today I weigh 123#. I’ve been on Metformin for over 15 years and want to get off of it.
Hello David Doriguzzi and welcome back to RUclips. We have missed you. I have a question regarding Ozempic and weight loss benefits. Can Ozampic be prescribed strictly for weight loss purposes? And if not than how are celebrities acquiring it? Thanks for your time!
Thank you! I have missed all of you too. Technically "Ozempic" is approved for Type 2 diabetes only, but the same medication is approved for weight loss in ANYONE, even without diabetes. But in that case, they call it "Wegovy" (I'll be making a video on this in the future). So it's sort of like if the government said a company can sell facial tissues with the name "Kleenex" if they're being used for blowing your nose, but they had to come up with a different brand name to print on the same box if they're being sold to wipe your tears. But prescribers can write a prescription for any medication (like Ozempic) to a patient for any reason if they determine it's appropriate for him/her.
I have diabetes type 2, I got prescribed the 1MG dose it was ineffective after about 2 months, so my Doctor gave me the 2 MG dose. I guess it's working, not as hungry anymore but have not lost any weight yet. Time will tell. It was in short supply due to all the Fatties using this for weight loss.
I started ozempic last year. My A1c went from 10 (October 2023) to 6.7!!!! in the beginning I had a lot of nausea. It was horrible didn’t matter what I ate I threw up thank God that has stopped. I’m down about 25 pounds, a bonus!!!
I am on my 3rd wk with 0.25 and the 1st wk I had acid reflux but not as bad as when I tried Wegovy that it gave me breathing dragon fire and anxiety through the roof, I felt someone set me on fire. BUT, my sense of eating creeping back again. I was diagnosed with diabetes 7.2 and also got prescribed metformin extended release and honestly today finally I am going to jump start metformin. My goal is that ozempic to give me the nudge to eat small again and from there I take over on my own. I have a tendency to suffer from Gerd and I am not too keen to be taking too many medications as I am also taking levothyroxine for Hashimotos Disease 😒😒😒 working my way back to wellness 😮💨😮💨
Once you’ve reached your A1c goal and your weight goal, is it time to stop using Ozempic? If you continue using Ozempic, would your weight continue to go into a direction that is unhealthy ? And your A1c drop below a healthy level? When is it time to stop using Ozempic? You’ve never discussed this in your very interesting lecture.
Not overweight, Extremely active. Had to have Ozempic , started with 0.25 and now on 2 mg the 2 months for steroid Rx complications for total of 4 months now. I have high BP which sometimes would rise to 180/115 and I happen to be an ICU nurse. Since the start of Ozempic my BP has never gone above 140/90. Terrified to stop it just bc of the BP! I don’t understand the correlation. Having said that when I overeat my BP goes up even though I am on Losartan for the high BP! …
When will it be more affordable? Taking the 1mg pen for over a year and have 6.4 A1C. Its working great but I am paying $897 per month and don't qualify for any discounts since I have insurance but have high deductibles that is making it hard to pay for being retired. Great channel. BTW anytime you have insurance you don't qualify for any discounts.
Almost $900 a month??? I takeOzempic 2 mg and only pay $48 dollars a month. Maybe could check on better insurance? I know that’s difficult, but maybe could shop around.
@@margaret-annwood5727Could apply for PAP from Nova Nordisk but if you can afford ~$900/month, your income would be much higher than meeting their threshold to be accepted. I do and get my Ozempic free for the entire year.
Had the same price problem, I changed my insurance to a better plan and now pay $25 a month. This increase in premiums is well worth the reduced ozempic price
I started taking Ozempic for weight loss and diabetes type 2. I started with the lowest dose and worked my way up to 1mg dose after 4 weeks. As soon as I took the 1 mg dose after 3 weeks my digestion slowed right down to a stop. I was eating less and losing weight but did not go to the bathroom for 2 weeks. It was HORRIBLE! Stopped me right up. I actually had to take a suppository for the first time in my life, never had any issues with being regular. So I stopped the Ozempic and had to go on the master cleanse (lemonade with fresh lemons, maple syrup, no food, water, cayenne pepper to stimulate the bowels, and a tea to promote bowel movement) and it was still another week before I could go to the bathroom. Not a good result for me....have not resumed taking it either.
I have been on it for a year. My concern is the intestine paralisus. I started at the lowest dose and now am on the 1mg. I have lost about 20 lbs so far. I really like it, just naseau is the worst side effect. Is this a lifetime committment? Sorry for the horrible spelling.
Most of the weight loss comes at the higher doses. As they say, your mileage may vary, but if you're hoping for weight loss, consider asking your healthcare provider about a dose increase.
I started Ozempic and lost 20 pounds. I than stopped due to family problems that were extremely stressful. I went back on Ozempic and I am hungry. It has not curbed my appetite as it did when I first began months ago. I’m at 1. and no movement. Why? Any suggestions? Help.
I was on Ozempic for five months and despite loosing weight and sugar levels. But it caused severe bowel blockages and caused chronic gurds that if left untreated causes extreme pain.
currentlyon ozempic and take .75mg as 1mg am having severe problems finding it in UK at my dosage. BS are currently good I have lost no weight on it but it does reduce my eating. It slows my bowel some but not unmanageable. 1mg I ended up with pancreatitis which was debilitating
Consider having a conversation with your healthcare provider about this. Depending on the actual cause of the pancreatitis, we generally don't use Ozempic (or any GLP-1 medication) in people who have had a history of pancreatitis.
I did immediately. No history of it but had had gallbladder issues and had that removed don't know if that makes you more sensitive. I also went up in doses slowly. But due to availability issues may have to change things up. Have been told insulin is next step which I was hoping to avoid but hey-ho.
Been on O for I year. Lost only 13 lbs. It did bring down my A1C, within 4 months. Would love to see more of a weight loss,but I guess it’s doing what it’s intended for. 🤷🏼♀️
I haven't made it to 1mg yet. My doctor is him-hawing around about raising me up to 1mg. I also have not seen any weight loss, in fact I've gained weight, despite exercising and watching my diet. It doesn't make me feel less hungry or not want food or anything like that. Idk. Maybe I'll see results when I get to 1mg. Btw, my A1c has come down significantly. Just my experience so far.
I was on Ozempic for 3 years @ 1mg. My Dr. jumped me up to 2mg. It's been out for quite some time so not sure why it sounds like you're saying it's a new release? However, the 2mg was impossible to find at any pharmacy. My Dr. has retired and my new primary has switched me over to Mounjaro. Ozempic casued me severe stomach problems. I was developing "air pockets" when I would eat. Like food was not continuing on down. It felt like I needed to belch but could not. This air pocket would cause excruciating pain in my chest, which I mistook for a heart attack. Since switching, the occurrence seems lessened. Time will tell. The stomach issues and discomfort are subsiding as well.
been on ozempic since may 2023 for diabetes. the insurance company denied my moujourn. i have not lost a pound. same weight. i eat less, i notice that, but metabolism prevents me from losing anything. oh, and my a1c sugar levels increased during that time. i know, i know, this is all my fault. having MS i cant exercise at a gym the way others can. on 2.0
So far, we know that it at the very least won’t hurt the kidneys. The more recent study that concluded a few months ago showed that there was some BENEFIT to the kidneys, but the full results haven’t been released yet. As soon as that information is made public, I’ll be back with an update on that very issue.
Low carb diet may have better results without the big $ cost. It ain't easy, but it's simple. Also, how much of Ozempic weight loss on average is from water, fat, and muscle?
Medicine back in 21 I do believe and I lost 50 pounds my A1c right now at my last doctors appointment was 5.5 but I’m am starting to gain some on my way back slowly but surely I do not have any side effects I did at the very beginning. Well, I should say after I eat something I burp quite a bit but that’s about it.
Hey doc is it normal to bleed at the injection site when injecting Bydureon? I took this medication for the first time today and had significant bleeding at the injection site from the needle? Does this mean my body push the medicine out?
I found the pen needle that's used with Ozempic wasn't penetrating my skin very well. So i just switched to Mounjaro, which uses a different injection design, and that seems to be working better over the first few weeks. I never had side effects on Ozempic, and was on it for over a year. It's good medicine if your pen needle works properly and you're shown how to properly inject it. The gauge of the pen needle i was prescribed was simply too thin to penetrate my tough skin effectively, even at the 2 unit dose. Are there any pen needles that might work better for skin that's tough?
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Any standard pen needle should fit and they're available in lots of different lengths & gauges. The only bummer is that you'd need a separate prescription, which could result in another copay/higher out-of-pocket cost
I'm a family doctor and love how well Ozempic helps my patients get their weight down, sugars down AND protect their hearts and kidneys as well. I've shared your original Ozempic video for years and now will share this one as well. Thanks so much PA David. Lotsa love to all from Toronto ♥♥♥
Thank you so much for your support and kind words!
As a doctor, you sound more like an influencer for ozempic. You should know that medication for life, to enable people to still eat wrong but bandaid the results is poor practice. I went carnivore diet at 63. Effortlessly lost 75lbs, cured every chronic illness I had from arthritis to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Im on zero meds. Cured all my 50yrs of ibs and gastric reflux and bloating and abdominal pain in the first 2 weeks. Med free. Curiously, my doctor told me to eat even more fibre. Ive had zero fibre for a year, my gut health completely normalised and is background now. Zero fibre. Everything is upside down and wrong.
How does it protect the kidneys?
@@winged_embrace it doesn't. All medications have side effects and require the kidneys to work harder. Ozempic is a bandaid for people too lazy to eat better. T2 diabetes is completely reversible by eliminating sugar and carbs. Every time. Trouble is, most people can't be bothered, and the medical profession won't tell you because there is no money in curing you, but a river of money in treating and managing illness.
Thank you for sharing. I have been on Ozampic since Aug 14th 2023 and as of today my weight is down 85 pounds.I go for my A1C check on April 4th but I know it has to be better than the 9.9 that it was when I started. All I see is the negative side effects, I have been lucky, my only side effects have been constipation and burps. I am 61 and have had weight issues and type 2 all my adult life. I have tried every diet and they work for a bit but the cravings were always there. With Ozempic they are gone, it is a miracle for me. For me the benefits outweigh the risks.
I lost 75lbs on Carnivore, and have kicked my heart meds. I reversed my t2 diabetes in 3 weeks. I cured my arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety ,prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, snoring and other issues in short time. Im 63, and I have regained my life and my power. Im back in the workplace now shaming guys half my age. Im med free. My physical and mental health is nothing short of magical. Im never hungry, never tired. Ozempic is a trap. You know it is. The medical industry no longer wants to cure you, just treat you forever. Be free, its easier than you think. I eat meat eggs a little dairy, once a day. Saturated fat. I eat no sugar, carbs, processed foods, seed oils, plant food. No fibre. I cant ever remember feeling so alive. Remember photos from 100 yrs ago where everyone looked healthy and thin, and fat kids were a curious anomoly, well i eat pretty much what they ate, and now i am lean, med free, and feel like ive wound back 30yrs. Please, free yourself of the trap you already recognise. Good luck to you.
I am glad you were able to do this on your own. I have lost 200 on my own and then multiple times 100 or so. It always comes back and just like this medicine if I stop it will come back but as long as I can stay on it I will because it is helping me not crave or think about food all the time. @@johnallen7367
What was your weight when u started ozempic?
Was your dosage 1mg per week?
@@maxa5465 I was 378 and I started on .25 then went to .50 and now I am on 2.
I'm down -65 pounds since August 2023 too! Congratulations to you! This medication has been a blessing! I've got off all heart med's and have less pain too. God is good, Amen.
Tomorrow is my first day on ozempic. And my Birthday. I’m hoping this will help me with my A1C and weight loss is a bonus.
Have you lost any weight in your 1 month
How is Ozempic working to you?
Started A1C 9.3, went on Keto and then Carnivore now A1C 6.1. No Meds. 50 lbs down.
You will soon need cholesterol lowering meds. Not a good move.
@@robertusganot Necessarily. I’ve been Keto for almost a year. My blood work is now excellent. Blood sugars normal. Lost 75 lbs, started lifting weights, energy levels skyrocketed. Mental clarity through the roof. Eye site, glaucoma, dry eye gone, aches and pain in joints gone, the list continues to improve. I’m 64
@@rickfrancis2717 what do you consider excellent Ldl-c?
What are you cholesterol numbers now?
I love to hear more please I am 8.7 I am so fat
I have been overweight for most of my 58 years. I have been a T2 diabetic for well over 25 years. At some points in my life, I didn’t care because nothing I did seemed to help me. Fast forward to 285 pounds, I relented and said to my NP, if I give ozempic a try and it doesn’t work for both my T2 diabetes and my weight, I’m going for gastric banding. This pharmaceutical is a miracle. My symptoms were mild and was only nausea. I was thankful for that. But, the most miraculous part is how my hunger cut out! I do OMAD, and it’s not a low carb, keto, carnivore, ketovore or weight watchers type meal. I eat what I want and do not have to control the portion because I get full quickly. To me, it’s like have a gastric banding in an injection. I get my weight and A1C checked in early April. I’m hopeful and happy. For the first time in years, my grazing and hunger are in control.
my experience exactly. such a relief not to think about and crave food constantly.
At 63, i was 265lbs, fat sick on heart meds. Then i was diagnosed t2 diabetes. I jumped into carnivore diet. Seemed crazy, but so many people swear by it. 7mths later, lost 75lbs, cured arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation all gone. My mental and physical health is nothing short of magical. I eliminated sugar, carbs,processed foods, seed oils, plant foods, fibre. I have kicked my heart meds. I have regained my life, my testosterone is through the roof, i have reversed my clock. Im back in the workplace now shaming guys half my age. My diabetes reversed in the first 3 weeks. All i eat is a fatty steak a day, sometimes some bacon and eggs and im never tired, never hungry. Life altering. Forget medication, that industry doesn't want to heal you, just treat you for life. Diabetes, quite clearly, is a choice. I choose to not be fat and sick.
Never once did I read u took your fat a** to the gym. U took the easy way, and then Wrote a whole speech about cheating 😂.. with that said congrats on trying to make a life change for the betterment of your health 💪🏿
Never heard about carnivore diet.. what usually you ate during the day once you started it?
@@kisutis hi. After i adapted i dropped into one meal a day. Usually a fatty steak. Sometimes i will have bacon and eggs earlier. Sometimes a little dairy. Im never hungry, never tired. I have eliminated all sugar,carbs, processed foods, seed oils, plant foods and fibre. I have never been healthier, mentally and physically. Good luck.
omg for real? thats all you eat? no vegetables at all?
@@pinia69 i hant had any fruit or vegetables or fibre for 8mths. My bloodwork is pristine, my bp is 15points lower without meds than when I was on meds. My calcium score, which is the best method of determining cardiovascular disease, returns as zero. Diabetes (t2), reversed in 3 weeks, this diet cures or greatly mitigates, every autoimmune disease. Plants all contain toxins. Some people tolerate them well, to others they are damaging or lethal. My testosterone is through the roof. Im never hungry, never tired. One meal a day, and sometimes i miss a day without caring. Cholesterol has been demonised and viewed as the driver of cardiovascular disease. It is not. Insulin resistance is. The brain is 40%fat and cholesterol. Why are we trying to destroy it? Doctors don't want to heal you. They want to treat you forever, and sell you medicines. Im now free of medications and doctors, and regained my life. Its a choice, apparently.
I started today. I am praying and asking for prayers that is works. Not only for diabetes but for weight loss too!! I can stand to lose around 200 pounds. Yea. I. Know.
How are you doing with your weight loss?
Hello Dear @randyroth7152 i hope every thing is fine what about now your weight any updates did you loose weight or not awaiting for your reply🙂
25 pounds 4 weeks!
@@destinyroth266 any side effects during this 4 weeks
@@destinyroth266Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
At 69, took Ozempic almost 2.5 months for type II diabetes. Stayed at the 0.25 mg dose the whole time. First month I had no symptoms and didn't see a huge decrease in blood sugars. Second month started to have bowel issues which caused abdominal pain and tenderness. Was only using the bathroom once a week with hardly any relief. Began to worry I might possibly develop acbowel obstruction, which at my age is a possibility. I stopped taking Ozempic a week ago and finally have no pain. My blood sugars did go down, I lost an avg of 1.5" in size but I felt the risk outweighed the benefit.
did you drink lots of liquid and have fruit everyday? also avoid cheese.
Senna tables solved it. Don't even look a miralax it doesn't work
I was just diagnosed and have felt so overwhelmed, thank you for this. Please keep making videos!
I have been on Ozempic for about 9 months now, and the results have been incredible. I started @ .25 mg for the first month, and have been on 0.5 mg since then. At the start of therapy, my A1C was 8.0 and my weight was at 376 (largely due to me overeating from sugar lows from Glipizide, which my doctor discontinued when he put me on Ozempic). Within 3 months, my A1C was down to 6.4, and has remained at that level since (my last test was about a month ago). The weight loss is even more dramatic. I am now down to 285 lbs - a weight loss of around 90 lbs!
I am currently also on Jardiance and Insulin, though my insulin dosage has dropped significantly to around 15 units 2x a day. On my next doctor visit, I'm going to check with the Dr. and see if I might be able to eliminate one or both of the other meds if I increased the dosage on this one. I do have some concerns about the sugar dropping too low though.
Congratulations! How does this help with weight loss? Eat less or something else? I started today on Ozempic.
I’m the same you started at..290 would be great
I wish my doctor had explained that to me before hand. I did not do well with Ozempic. I was not even aware that there were different dosages and the sudden increase made me really sick. The first month on it was great and tolerable, but after she increased the dosage I just had to stop. I am doing trulicity now and she wants to increase that dosage too. Why is the goal to increase the dosage, I am aiming to come off all medications once I reach my a1c goals. Some days I am not even hungry and I can go all day without eating. My goal is to create healthier habits with food but sometimes I feel that the one meal I had for dinner 15 hours ago is still in my throat. I heard you mention, "Who should be and should not be taking those kinds of medications" I can't wait to here on that more. Thank you for your videos. Very informative.
ty for this informative info! I have been on 1mg ozempic for over a yr now, and have ckd but it is manageable. I have lost about 30 lbs and never had the explosive diarrhea or severe nausea and 1mg seems to be a good maintainance dose for me! I am thrilled to learn of the benefits for my ckd! i have plateu'd at 155# but feel very good! my A1c last month was 6.4% down from 6.5% six months prior! Thank you, again and I look forward to your next update!
Just started taking Ozempic two days ago. Starter dose for sure 0.25 mg. The fear of "giving myself a shot" was the hardest part for me. Thankfully, that was all in my head. I hope this medication provides the A1C drop that all the craze is about. I am 62 years old as of today, my weight is 197, my last A1C test was at 10.2. Fingers crossed.
Good luck
How is it going?
I get that. Turns out that shot is hard to even feel, right? You might not see too much effect on the .25mg dose. Some people don't really get any benefits until they hit the higher doses. Fingers crossed though.
Yesterday I started my ozempic journey. I have been teetering with my blood sugars but never really going over 160 but never below 120. Last fasting blood sugar I was 144. I had heard so much about ozempic and am about 30 to 35 pounds overweight. I haven't really had any initial effects of the .25 dose but i do know my appetite doesn't seem as active. I am a night snacker and was satisfied with a diet jello and some reddiwhip last night😏 My last A1C was 6.7. I am glad my dr allowed me to be a part of this decision. My insurance is paying for most of the ozempic with a $24 copay.
I am 71 and have been on Ozempic for about 10 months. My second last A1C was 6.2 down from 8.2!!!!! But for some reason , my carb cravings have come back like gang busters and my last A1C was 7. 4. My will power has been sabotaged and I'm not sure why. I haven't lost weight ( no surprise) and my sleep patterns are terrible and that might a strong factor in my eating problems. I just keep on trying.
I do have a day about 2 or 3 days after my shot, where I feel flush, and then have an emense bowel movement followed by a very quick watery stool. So for about 4 hours that day, I'm unable to leave the house and I feel sick. After the BM, I'm fine and the rest of the week is great.
Wow. Why torture yourself. Medication is not the answer. I was 63, t2 diabetes, 265lbs, on heart meds. Fat, sick, bloated, finished. I went carnivore diet 9mths ago. Ive effortlessly lost 75lbs and only eat once daily, usually a fatty steak and maybe some dairy. Im never hungry, never tired. Ive cured diabetes, arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, and many other issues. My carb and sugar addiction is long gone. My mental and physical health is astonishing. Ive kicked my heart meds. Ive regained my life and power. Diabetes, apparently, is a choice. Obesity, likewise, is a choice. Im greatfull to having found this way of eating. Its the ultimate elimination diet. No sugar, no carbs, no plants, no fibre, no processed foods, no seed oils. Im now lean, regaining muscle and joyfully exercising hard. The medical profession no longer expects to cure anything, just treat you forever. Free yourself from being dependent on their poor advice. Research carnivore diet for yourself, its results are startling.
Been taking Ozempic for about 3 years. Started out with starter dose of course, been taking 1mg a week since. When I started my A1C was 11.7 it has been 5.7 the last couple years. To be honest I do not do a good job at watching my diet. I also drink a lot of regular soda which I am now starting to cut back on. I was just at the Mayo Clinic yesterday for another issue. They recommended I talk to my provider and have them up my dose to 2mg. I have my A1C checked 2 times a year along with kidney and liver function tests plus everything else and they have always come back perfectly normal. Good video!
Glad you’re getting better but honestly it’s just dumb to drink soda..stop it!
@@betsyarnoldlmt I did stop drinking soda 2 1/2 months ago. I have lost 40# since.
Diagnosed t2d November 2023. My a1c was 15.1 and I had lost 40 lbs. Stared on ozempic .25 and stayed on that dose for 13 weeks. A1c went down to 6.5! Dr finally upped my dose to .5 so I expect my next blood work to be even better.
Wow! That’s great improvement. Congratulations.
Ozempic has been a miracle drug for me. I lost 100 lbs on it in 20 months with ZERO vad side effects. Medicare changed me to Mounjaro 01/01/24 and I lost another 25 lbs, but had bad dizziness & near syncope...with my BP=67/45. Had to return to Ozempic this week. I plan on staying on it . I have never been this thin. ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so happy for you nice hearing something good,congratulations, I'm so excited and I've never been m9re motivated than now,I am starting physical therapy, n they gave a pool with a treadmill.can u tell me what your eating
forget the drug, I lost 106 lbs in 10 months or so no pills! take HRT, thyroid hormone, eat low carb and only twice a day. this drug is not necessary.
I have crohns disease and a year and a half ago I was told that I was type 2 diabetic because of the amount of prednisone I was taking to help with the flareups of crohns, so my family doctor recommended I try Ozempic. Because of all the medications I was taking for crohns my weight ballooned to 300 lbs. Taking the Ozempic for 1 year I have reduced my weight by 96 lbs and my blood sugar has dropped to normal, no bad side effects from Ozempic use, all is good, even the crohns disease is more manageable.
Been using Ozempic for well over a year, started on the lowest dose now using the highest for a good while, ZERO side effects. A1C = 5.1 - 5.7. weight 143-146 lbs... was 162 lbs three years ago. Unfortunately people trying to get it for "weight loss" are causing it to sometimes be in shorter supply for those using it for diabetes 2....
Completely covered by my insurance.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad you're doing so well!
What was your A1C before using Ozempic? Do you also take Metformin and other Type 2 Diabetes meds with your Ozempic?
I take max dosage of Metformin twice a day, max dose of Rybelsus in the morning and Forxiga at night before bed. I want to swap out Rybelsus for Ozempic because the pills are killing my guts. Hoping the shot of Ozempic helps a bit.
@@beri232 1 500 E.R. two times a day. Before Ozempic A1C was 7.
I use a Freestyle Libre 2 as I don't endure finger 'sticking'.
I started ozempic about a month ago yes I am a diabetic this makes me a little sad in 3 years you didn't lose that much I'm sure it's great for you and I am very happy for you I am 280 pounds . I think after seeing this video I'm going to lean towards getting the sleeve by pass surgery 😢
Great update and great to see you posting again. I started out on Victoza last year and then towards the end of the years stock was impossible to get hold of here in the UK so I got moved over to Trulicity and I should be going on to the 4.5mg version but once again stock is a huge problems so I can't even get hold of 3mg or 1.5mg so I am attempting to get the 0.75mg just to have something. It seems all of these drugs keep being prescribed for weight management rather than for the diabetics they were meant for which means nothing is left for us diabetics. I wish the companies making these drugs would make a considerable amount more to cover demand as there is clearly a market for it and them making more is printing money for them.
Thanks for sharing. The shortages have been a big frustration.
I’ve been on it for almost 1-1/2 years. Had a bit of stomach issues in the first month, but that went away. I’ve moved myself up to .75 dose at present. I’ve lost 70 pounds in the first year and have been maintaining the lose. I have type 2 and my A1C is 5.8. I do intermittent fasting and I am whole food plant based
I am not a diabetic but prescribed Ozempic to help me lose some weight. I have never been more sick in my entire life. I had every side effect on the list and felt like I had the flu for a month and was living in the bathroom. Coupled with minimal weight loss results and having to pay almost $300 month, I have retired from the game. Feeling much better already!
Years on Metformin + OZE 1.0 about 1 yr now. A1C 6.1 - weight loss ~20lbs. Side effects for me have been dry mouth and occasional sulfur burps.
Your videos are such high quality and so informative. Great job, brother ❤🥰❤️🥰❤️
Thank you for the informative videos, David. Please keep them coming! I've been on Trulicity for a while now...but because of the nationwide shortage and inability to get a prescription filled, my physician switched to Ozempic, starting with the low dose. I start tomorrow but for some reason, I"m nervous. My side effects in the beginning with Trulicity were nausea and diarrhea but that went away. I guess I don't want that again! So...tomorrow's the day...and because of Trulicity, I now have an A1c of 5.9 and fasting BS in the morning of 109. I have not lost any weight, though so maybe that will change with Ozempic. Wish me luck!!
Started using it December 2019 and have titrated dosage up and down based on some GI symptoms I frequently have (mostly reflux related). I have type 1 diabetes, and it has cut my insulin needs about 1/4. Although I haven't lost much, if at all, weight on it it helps me not to constantly be hungry all the time. I used to be hungry all the time, no matter how much I ate.
Ive just ordered the 0.25. Not diabetic but my cardiologist wants me to use it to reduce my weight prior to heart ablation surgery in summer. Im a bit nervous but i thinks its use for heart patients is necessary too!
It is my cardiologist rx'd it to me for weight loss. Thank you for your comment!
Been on ozempic in Australia since not log after it was introduced here. It has brought my glucose down from 8 to 11 mmol/L to 4.5 to 6.8 mmol/l. When Ozempic was not available thanks to those using it just to lose weight, my levels jumped back up to high 8s to 11.5 mmol/L and this was even with solastar insulin replacing the Ozempic whilst it was not available. Another positive is I have lost 13.5kg without any exercise resume added. I really have not had any major side effects at all. At most the odd discomfort in the stomach but not consistent and not enough to worry about. Not really had any headache. I am also on Gliclazide and Metformin twice a day. The Qzempic does not really stop me from feeling hungry anymore, but with the initial time of eating smaller meals when it did at the start, I have grown accustomed to smaller serving sizes now feel full and most snacking is now just a piece of fruit. I was on Trulicity before Ozempic but it never had the same effect,
Eating high protein/ fatty meat and eggs and very few carbs have brought down my hunger and cravings. Eat until full, no measuring. For the first time I have lost the weight and kept it off for 2 years. I don’t see changing this lifestyle. It seems to have the same effects as Ozempic without the huge $$$$$. Good luck to everyone. We all need to find what works for each of us!
Thanks for sharing that! Congratulations on amazing improvements.
I think that’s the Atkins diet and it proved to be very healthy for many people. My concern with using Ozempic is it a lifetime commitment? What if you reach your A1c level that is correct for you? Would it continue to go down if you use Ozempic? Same thing with weight loss once you’ve reached your goal. Will it continue to drop? How do you get off this merry-go-round?
I’m just starting Ozempic and this is great information Thank You
Any updates?
I’ve been on it now for about 10 months. My A1C was close to 7. While I do have mild type 2, we tackled this pretty quick because I’m on Tacrilimus for a kidney transplant. I did cut sugar and count carbs before going on Ozympic. I am on the .50mg dose with no issues. I have lost about 15 lbs.
I can not afford to lose anymore ground with regard to my health! July 2020 was when I had my transplant.
I knew someone who had stomach paralysis. They added a pacemaker.
I* am on o.25mg for three months. AIC normal now was pre diabietic before. Lost 14 lbs which helps my health all around. Will start .50 mg next week.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad you're doing so well!
Why increase the dose if you’re doing good on the lower dose? Thank you!
@@seattlebicycler3657 Your right I am staying with 0.25.
Can you give us your opinion on compounded semaglutide? Have you ever used it for patients who can’t afford Ozempic.
The compounded semaglutide is really intended for research purposes and are often made from salt forms of semaglutide, which are somewhat different from what would be in an actual Ozempic or Wegovy injector pen. They can technically avoid copyright laws if it's sold during a drug shortage, but the FDA issued a warning against this practice, as the safety and efficacy has not been determined. So, personally, I don't go there.
I stated with Ozempic with the lower doze in May of last year and lost weight very slow. I then got Wegovy 1.7 and I lost 3 pounds this last week 🙌
I am 62 a type 2 diabetic suffering Hypotension, cholesterol ,156kg had small intestine resection about 5 years ago (vitamin and fat abortion reduced) . I went on Type 2 Diabetes medication Ozempic about 6 months ago reduced carbs by over 50% and started walking and my diabetic dropped to HBA1C 5.9 and lost 30Kg . I stopped blood pressure medication as it went low now lower than 120/80 reduce Ozempic from 1mg to .5mg. I do have issues with constipation with diarrhea occasionally. I found Ozempic reduces diabetics and blood pressure, weight loss is more the food you eat. I never counted calories increased protein more eggs, meat, also often missed breakfast and basically walked 30min to 1 hour per day.
Jardiance lowered my A1c% by 2.9%, went from 9.5% to 6.6% and lost 10lbs in 3 months, however, I'm switching over to Ozempic starting tomorrow, as Jardiance stopped working and blood sugars began sky rocketing again. Crossing my fingers this works longer for my blood sugars!
In Australia the 2mg isn’t available for diabetics (yet). I’ve been on ozempic for about 8 months now and have lost over 10kg. About 90 down to about 78. But the biggest difference is the levelling out of my sugar peaks after meals and exercise. I occasionally use a continuous blood sugar monitor and the results are amazing. From 6-10% highs down to less than 1%. A1c from 7.2 to 6.1. And solastar insulin from 78 units daily to 10 daily. Few side effects that I didn’t already have. Heaps more energy most days. Have noticed some hair loss, which could just be the hot summer down under and though I’ve lost heaps from my arms and legs, my waist measurement hasn’t come down a lot and my recently diagnosed (through a trial) fatty liver hasn’t changed much but that change is expected to be much slower. Thanks so much for this factual, and non hysterical, assessment and information.
I have been on Ozempic for about 9 months, previously I had been on Trulicity for the last few years until I discovered I was experiencing an uncommon side effect, coughing fits, which I only discovered due to supply issues, and having to skip 2 doses on two occasions at which time the coughing fits went away. Overall so far so good on Ozempic, though I do not like the extreme appetite suppression I am experiencing, as I know I need to eat, but food just does not appeal to me for the first 2-3 days after an injection.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
It makes food unappetizing and its hard to explain to people. I look at food now and I have no interest in it most time but I know I have to eat.
@@kevingorman4666 I agree it is hard to explain, the best I can do is that is sort of like the aversion on gets to whatever type of foods they ate just before a bout of food poisoning, though even that is not exactly it.
Ik ben diabeet, nu al 2jaar ozempic 1mg nog geen gram afgevallen.
I take it and have built up to 1mg, Constipation. headaches, nausea, however I have not taken my A1C test yet but i feel real good for the first time in long time
please consider amping up your water, iced tea to help you with constipation and headaches. non-sugar liquids can really help, in my experience
I've been on Ozempic for 5 years, and starting last year the nausea side effect really stopped me from being able to eat anything, and at times I was nauseous to the point of vomiting. My PA-c agreed to let me lower my weekly dosage to .5 mg instead of the full 1.0 mg. I also eat a Keto lifestyle anyway, but my A1C seems to have stalled at 6.2 over the course of a year on the 1mg dose. I'm trying to maintain the 6.2 while taking only .5mg weekly. If I can't, I'll switch to a different injection. I hate Ozempic and I can't wait to get off this stuff.
Go to Mounjaro much better
If you are doing Keto why drugs also?
@@Quiche543 T2D
I just been put on it? And just took my 1st dose. I've heard and been told to take . 75 mg. My concern is I haven't discussed anything about diet or exercise even though I'm on no walking or moving on my foot due to amputation surgery . I'm in the process of researching chair exercises. I do think a dietician should come along with Ozimpic to get the full effect of the medication weather I'm right or wrong that's were a dietician or medical professional comes in at.
Great Summary. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent summary (as always) - many thanks 🙏
Glad you found it helpful!
I am 84 years old and have been on ozempic 13 months, started at lowest dose and increased to 2 a week. I weighted 310 lb when I started. now down to 240 lb and almost off insulin. I had severe diarrhea once a week for over 6 months but it finally stopped. there are different side effects for different people. My son can't take it for being too dizzy to walk.
No disrespect to you, I am obese as well, but I must comment that I’ve never known someone your age to be that weight. You are an enigma.
I started Ozempic 5 weeks ago and loss 15 pound allready.
Hi , I have been on Ozempic for 3 months . I’m on 1mg dose and my weight is still the same . Did I do anything wrong ?
I don’t eat carbohydrates , no soft drinks , no alcohol .. etc ..
Please help
Was on Ozempic a 2 mil gram dose. It worked to bring down my A1C but in the past month sick throwing up and loss stools every weekend. Also had other symptoms of anxiety and depression. Now off of it and feeling better. Now need to figure out how to keep A1C down.
I’ve found that after about a year the weight starts to come back. The feeling of not being hungry go away making it easier to overeat.
That's common. The suppressed appetite effect can be helpful, but it can subside over time
@@sugarhighchannel Yes. I think the magical weight loss that everyone gets so excited about is due to the suppression. Once that goes away they should know that they are prone to gain weight. That being said, I don’t think there should be a bunch of fanfare for using this drug to lose weight. Awesome for Type 2 however. Thank you for your vids and explanations
Same thing happened to me ☺
Not so "awesome" for insulin resistance since Ozempic works by causing the pancreas to secrete more insulin - thereby leading to insulin resistance which is a metabolic disorder. @@hoseyogradey3487
I’ve been on it for 5 months.
No side effects, I’m loosing 3lbs a week.
I was 236 I’m now 214.
24lbs. I’m happy but afraid of the long term effects also.
Had a blood test yesterday prepared to see the Dr next week about my level, I was at 8
I’ve been on Ozempic for 1 year. My weight & A1C went down. I had no side effects. Now waiting to see what medication changes my MD will suggest. At optimal weight & my A1C using 1mg and decrease in carbohydrate intake is now 5.6.
This medication worked really well for me. I always had horrible side effects with Metformin , Glipizide & Jardiance .
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad you're doing so well!
I just started Ozempic 2mg dose last week per my dr's order for type II diabetes. It did not go well for me. Woke up in morning after first injection with red face, mild temperature, stomach pain and nausea, headache, swollen glands, runny nose. I felt terrible and sick. It was like I had injected myself with poison. So never again! I was doing fine on insulin and feel this med was an overkill. I don't wish to be a guinea pig for a drug company's study.
Just to clarify, did you START the 2 mg dose? Or were you previously steady at the 1 mg dose and then injected your first dose of 2 mg?
On the Victoza video you said that a smaller dose could be taken with Victoza and only Victoza. The pen seems identical to the Ozembic pen. Why can't you take a smaller dose of Ozembic?
Ive been taking Ozempic for over six months. The side effects were extremely bad after I increased to 0.5 so my doctor and I agreed I could take the 0.25 dose twice a week instead of the 0.5 once a week. The side effects are mostly good but with once a month diarrhea that comes on without warning. My A1c has dropped from 8.5 to 6.3 so it is working well even if I have to endure the bad side effect. If I walk 5000 steps three times a week I lose weight. Lost 37lbs so far.
Wow! Thats a tremendous improvement. Sorry to hear it's come at the expense of those side effects. Always keep your healthcare provider informed about the side effects you experience so you can cooperatively decide the best plan forward.
Hi, just discovered your channel! Very interesting thank you! I am a 67 year old w type 2 and CKD (lucky me lol). I am on my fourth week of Ozempic .25mg. a little acidy but otherwise feeling great. Not much weight lost yet. My kidney at 37 egfr. Blood was 7.8 now around 6.2 so that's pleasing. Due to go to .50mg this week. I got my egfr up from 25 to 37 and now hope to keep these numbers steady, looking forward to hearing anymore positive news news re protecting kidney. My family dr. Was very enthusiastic for me to take this drug, saying it was perfect for me. 5 week blood test next week. I am very happy.😊
I’m on .50 dose, I’ve regained the 7lbs I lost and I’ve been feeling bloated. Also started to crave more sugar for some reason. Is this normal? Doesn’t seem like it to me.
I went on a strict ketogenic diet and eliminated ALL of my diabetes medication and have complete control of my glucose. And at zero cost!
I'm not doing a strict diet, but cut out about 95% of the sugar, decent reduction in other carbs, and intermittent fasting. Got mine from 13 to 8.1 in about 4 months. Also, testing my blood glucose 4-5 times a day, I've kept it around 75-115 for about 2 weeks, even an hour after a meal where I have rice or potatoes. Looking forward to my next A1C check in a month to see how much lower it'll be.
But still going to discuss this with my Dr next week, since I do need to lose a good amount of weight
If you consider sky high ApoB "no cost" then sure. Keto was wayyyy to restrictive for me. You can do keto using unsaturated fats ofcourse, but it's just not fun and not sustainable for me. On Mounjaro I can eat a much broader range of foods, including healthy carbs and not set myself on the course of heart disease with an A1C of 5.1. Zero side effects except for occasional mild constipation if I forget to drink enough water.
I was on keto about 12 years ago and lost a lot of weight. Slowly but surely, the weight came back. I hope you are able to keep your weight loss in check. It took me years to figure out that keto and low carb were not sustainable plans for me. I’m grateful ozempic came along because it has done for me what I could never do for myself… control my hunger. Good luck to you!
Any recommendations on lowering my dose of Ozempic from 2mg down to 1mg. I’m down 40lbs, type 2 diabetes is resolving itself and and A1C is significantly lower. I work out 4 times a week and my job is labor intensive.
Hello! I just started ozempic, I weigh 278 lbs and have pcos. I also take concerta for adhd. Since starting ozempic my concerta stopped working. I've lost weight on my own before (was down to 130 from 320 my highest), but have had issues keeping it off. This is my first time taking meds to lose weight though. I've lost the same 100 pounds twice lol!
Also I have a friend with type 2 diabetes. She used to weigh 460 lbs, but now weighs 125 lbs. She takes Invokana. Her type 2 diabetes never went away. This said she lost the weight in a very unhealthy way (she's addicted to meth), and frankly when she does eat she eats massive amounts of sweets/junk food.
I just wanted to get this off my chest, I like your channel.
I've been on Ozempic for 7 weeks - at .25mg I was fine, but after a month I was increased to .5mg and it has been awful. I haven't had a full night's sleep since the month of May (it's June 20th) - crazy insomnia where it's like I'm electrified, not dead tired or jet lagged. And horrible muscle cramping in my back and left thigh - mostly on the left side. My endocrinologist keeps saying those aren't the expected side effects, but it's still happening - I'm in pain and not sleeping. I've also vomited once, and had regular nausea. So I've stopped Ozempic, hoping that after a couple of weeks I can get back to my baseline and no side effects. I've lost 13-15 pounds (the scale hasn't shown me the 15 pound loss except for one day). A year ago my A1c was 10.3. I made huge strides to change my eating etc and it came down to 8.2 in September, then my last one in May was 7.4. I understand that my insomnia and muscle pain may not be the normal side effects, but it's still happening and it's debilitating. I've found groups on Reddit and Facebook with people talking about this, and I found a study at NIH that talks about the sleep loss: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10669484/
I'm hoping that I might be able to go back on Ozempic and maybe just stick with the .25mg dose. A huge help I've seen has been going grain free - which is rough, but it's made huge changes to my blood sugar levels. I've also been using a continuous glucose monitor for just over a year, and that has been a huge game changer and I absolutely recommend that to any T2D (hopefully if you're T1D you're already using one). Seeing how your body processes sugars and carbs has been so enlightening! I'd always been told that it would take roughly 30 minutes for carbs to hit my blood sugar. Watching my CGM, it's more like 60-90 minutes for me - so I need to wait before eating and look to see if my sugars have been affected.
Why use Ozempic if you can get Mounjaro which is more effective in both A1C reduction and weightloss? People also report better tolerability on tirzepatide in general.
insurance company will not allow Dr recommened Mounjaro . So it Ozempic for now.
@scottderry2124 That's why I said "if you can get".
You are right
I am on 7.5 Mounjaro and all I get is gas and burbs little diarrhea is all I would definitely go to Mounjaro. Better A1c and more weight loss
I have been on Ozemptic since March. No weight loss but has controlled my blood sugar. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I don’t eat much. Only side effect is constipation.
They have said that it could be 12 weeks before you see weight loss
may i suggest water, unsweet tea instead of eating sometimes.
Hi, how much dosage of ozempic patient should take , example I'm taking 60-75 unit novorapid fast insulin and 100mg januvia daily.
As of June 2023 I was at 11 something for my A1C and weight of 249 (I am 5 feet tall), so far I feel the same and the side affects are the same as before Ozempic. So, I did not feel like the medicine has caused any symptoms. I got to 213 lbs at about January and have plateaued since then. I was also told that I can eat more then I was eating, so I have been doing badly when it comes to eating healthy and limiting my portions. Also, before I took the medication I had lost a good amount of weight.
Just started on Ozempic, currently in keto diet for 6 weeks now with 2lbs wt loss, I hope this does the trick and help move the weighting scale dial. I need to lose 60lbs .
I was on ozempic for 2 years. Starting out on the .25 mg to eventually 1 mg for a year. I was taken Off ozempic September 2023 at my request. I’m a T2. My starting weight was 160 when I went off Ozempic I weighed 111.5#. Today I weigh 123#. I’ve been on Metformin for over 15 years and want to get off of it.
Please any advice on to discontinue ozempic if targeted weight lose is achieved.
Please suggest .
Learn to eat carnivore permanently and then you should be able to come off the medication.
That is a decision that only you and your healthcare provider are able to cooperatively reach together.
@@ZLPY please share carnivore plan in detail or any link for the same
Glad you are back.
Glad to be back. Thanks for hanging in there. :)
Hello David Doriguzzi and welcome back to RUclips. We have missed you. I have a question regarding Ozempic and weight loss benefits. Can Ozampic be prescribed strictly for weight loss purposes? And if not than how are celebrities acquiring it? Thanks for your time!
I wish it wasn’t. Those idiots are turning it into a “fad” drug and it’s increasing the price to a point that I am almost unable to afford it.
Thank you! I have missed all of you too. Technically "Ozempic" is approved for Type 2 diabetes only, but the same medication is approved for weight loss in ANYONE, even without diabetes. But in that case, they call it "Wegovy" (I'll be making a video on this in the future). So it's sort of like if the government said a company can sell facial tissues with the name "Kleenex" if they're being used for blowing your nose, but they had to come up with a different brand name to print on the same box if they're being sold to wipe your tears. But prescribers can write a prescription for any medication (like Ozempic) to a patient for any reason if they determine it's appropriate for him/her.
I have diabetes type 2, I got prescribed the 1MG dose it was ineffective after about 2 months, so my Doctor gave me the 2 MG dose. I guess it's working, not as hungry anymore but have not lost any weight yet. Time will tell. It was in short supply due to all the Fatties using this for weight loss.
I’ve been waiting for updated info
Thanks for the feedback! Hope it was helpful
I started ozempic last year. My A1c went from 10 (October 2023) to 6.7!!!! in the beginning I had a lot of nausea. It was horrible didn’t matter what I ate I threw up thank God that has stopped. I’m down about 25 pounds, a bonus!!!
That’s great improvement. Glad the nausea got better.
I am on my 3rd wk with 0.25 and the 1st wk I had acid reflux but not as bad as when I tried Wegovy that it gave me breathing dragon fire and anxiety through the roof, I felt someone set me on fire. BUT, my sense of eating creeping back again. I was diagnosed with diabetes 7.2 and also got prescribed metformin extended release and honestly today finally I am going to jump start metformin. My goal is that ozempic to give me the nudge to eat small again and from there I take over on my own. I have a tendency to suffer from Gerd and I am not too keen to be taking too many medications as I am also taking levothyroxine for Hashimotos Disease 😒😒😒 working my way back to wellness 😮💨😮💨
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Wishing you great success.
Once you’ve reached your A1c goal and your weight goal, is it time to stop using Ozempic? If you continue using Ozempic, would your weight continue to go into a direction that is unhealthy ? And your A1c drop below a healthy level? When is it time to stop using Ozempic? You’ve never discussed this in your very interesting lecture.
Not overweight, Extremely active. Had to have Ozempic , started with 0.25 and now on 2 mg the 2 months for steroid Rx complications for total of 4 months now. I have high BP which sometimes would rise to 180/115 and I happen to be an ICU nurse.
Since the start of Ozempic my BP has never gone above 140/90.
Terrified to stop it just bc of the BP!
I don’t understand the correlation.
Having said that when I overeat my BP goes up even though I am on Losartan for the high BP!
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When will it be more affordable? Taking the 1mg pen for over a year and have 6.4 A1C. Its working great but I am paying $897 per month and don't qualify for any discounts since I have insurance but have high deductibles that is making it hard to pay for being retired. Great channel. BTW anytime you have insurance you don't qualify for any discounts.
Almost $900 a month??? I takeOzempic 2 mg and only pay $48 dollars a month. Maybe could check on better insurance? I know that’s difficult, but maybe could shop around.
@@margaret-annwood5727Could apply for PAP from Nova Nordisk but if you can afford ~$900/month, your income would be much higher than meeting their threshold to be accepted. I do and get my Ozempic free for the entire year.
Had the same price problem, I changed my insurance to a better plan and now pay $25 a month. This increase in premiums is well worth the reduced ozempic price
I started taking Ozempic for weight loss and diabetes type 2. I started with the lowest dose and worked my way up to 1mg dose after 4 weeks. As soon as I took the 1 mg dose after 3 weeks my digestion slowed right down to a stop. I was eating less and losing weight but did not go to the bathroom for 2 weeks. It was HORRIBLE! Stopped me right up. I actually had to take a suppository for the first time in my life, never had any issues with being regular. So I stopped the Ozempic and had to go on the master cleanse (lemonade with fresh lemons, maple syrup, no food, water, cayenne pepper to stimulate the bowels, and a tea to promote bowel movement) and it was still another week before I could go to the bathroom. Not a good result for me....have not resumed taking it either.
New on your channel. Thank you for very informative info.
what is the cost difference between the 1mg and the 2mg dose ? Not all of us have coverage , just asking
I have been on it for a year. My concern is the intestine paralisus. I started at the lowest dose and now am on the 1mg. I have lost about 20 lbs so far. I really like it, just naseau is the worst side effect. Is this a lifetime committment? Sorry for the horrible spelling.
Gonna be posting a video on this soon. Stay tuned.
What was the time period of the trial you refer to in the video? 2 months, 3 months?
It was a 40 week trial (so right around 9 months)
I have been taking Ozempic for diabetes for over 1 year and haven't lost a single pound.
What dose?
0.5
@@stufen11
Most of the weight loss comes at the higher doses. As they say, your mileage may vary, but if you're hoping for weight loss, consider asking your healthcare provider about a dose increase.
I started Ozempic and lost 20 pounds. I than stopped due to family problems that were extremely stressful. I went back on Ozempic and I am hungry. It has not curbed my appetite as it did when I first began months ago. I’m at 1. and no movement. Why? Any suggestions? Help.
I was on Ozempic for five months and despite loosing weight and sugar levels. But it caused severe bowel blockages and caused chronic gurds that if left untreated causes extreme pain.
currentlyon ozempic and take .75mg as 1mg am having severe problems finding it in UK at my dosage. BS are currently good I have lost no weight on it but it does reduce my eating. It slows my bowel some but not unmanageable. 1mg I ended up with pancreatitis which was debilitating
Consider having a conversation with your healthcare provider about this. Depending on the actual cause of the pancreatitis, we generally don't use Ozempic (or any GLP-1 medication) in people who have had a history of pancreatitis.
I did immediately. No history of it but had had gallbladder issues and had that removed don't know if that makes you more sensitive. I also went up in doses slowly. But due to availability issues may have to change things up. Have been told insulin is next step which I was hoping to avoid but hey-ho.
Been on O for I year. Lost only 13 lbs. It did bring down my A1C, within 4 months. Would love to see more of a weight loss,but I guess it’s doing what it’s intended for. 🤷🏼♀️
I haven't made it to 1mg yet. My doctor is him-hawing around about raising me up to 1mg. I also have not seen any weight loss, in fact I've gained weight, despite exercising and watching my diet. It doesn't make me feel less hungry or not want food or anything like that. Idk. Maybe I'll see results when I get to 1mg. Btw, my A1c has come down significantly. Just my experience so far.
I was on Ozempic for 3 years @ 1mg. My Dr. jumped me up to 2mg. It's been out for quite some time so not sure why it sounds like you're saying it's a new release? However, the 2mg was impossible to find at any pharmacy. My Dr. has retired and my new primary has switched me over to Mounjaro. Ozempic casued me severe stomach problems. I was developing "air pockets" when I would eat. Like food was not continuing on down. It felt like I needed to belch but could not. This air pocket would cause excruciating pain in my chest, which I mistook for a heart attack. Since switching, the occurrence seems lessened. Time will tell. The stomach issues and discomfort are subsiding as well.
Stay on mounjaro
So what about the people that have severe side effects like stomach ceasing to work?
Hi from Australia 🙂
I’d love to hear your information regarding Mounjaro. I feel so much better on it compared to Ozempic.
There’s a Mounjaro video in the works!! Pretty excited to cover it. Stay tuned.
Me too
Taking Mundjaro and prefere it
I've been on ozempic for 7 months and have not lost any weight, 😢unfortunately. But my a1c has dropped from 9.0 to 7.5
Glad to hear the A1c is improving!
The kidney protection is something I wanted due to my suffering from kidney stones.
#RFMvids
Check your parathyroid
been on ozempic since may 2023 for diabetes. the insurance company denied my moujourn. i have not lost a pound. same weight. i eat less, i notice that, but metabolism prevents me from losing anything. oh, and my a1c sugar levels increased during that time. i know, i know, this is all my fault. having MS i cant exercise at a gym the way others can. on 2.0
What about taking Ozempic for type 2 if you have stage 3 kidney disease?
So far, we know that it at the very least won’t hurt the kidneys. The more recent study that concluded a few months ago showed that there was some BENEFIT to the kidneys, but the full results haven’t been released yet. As soon as that information is made public, I’ll be back with an update on that very issue.
@@sugarhighchannel Thank you!
I take 1 mg of Ozempic for 3 years, I've lost 30 lbs and A1C is 6.7. No side effects ✨.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Glad you're doing so well!
Low carb diet may have better results without the big $ cost. It ain't easy, but it's simple. Also, how much of Ozempic weight loss on average is from water, fat, and muscle?
Thanks for the information, you can make a video on Mounjaro?
You bet. A video on Mounjaro is on the way.
Starting 2nd dose starts tomorrow Energy!
Medicine back in 21 I do believe and I lost 50 pounds my A1c right now at my last doctors appointment was 5.5 but I’m am starting to gain some on my way back slowly but surely I do not have any side effects I did at the very beginning. Well, I should say after I eat something I burp quite a bit but that’s about it.
So far so good. But I will probably not move up dosages quickly.
Hey doc is it normal to bleed at the injection site when injecting Bydureon? I took this medication for the first time today and had significant bleeding at the injection site from the needle? Does this mean my body push the medicine out?
I found the pen needle that's used with Ozempic wasn't penetrating my skin very well. So i just switched to Mounjaro, which uses a different injection design, and that seems to be working better over the first few weeks.
I never had side effects on Ozempic, and was on it for over a year.
It's good medicine if your pen needle works properly and you're shown how to properly inject it. The gauge of the pen needle i was prescribed was simply too thin to penetrate my tough skin effectively, even at the 2 unit dose.
Are there any pen needles that might work better for skin that's tough?
Thanks for sharing your experiences. Any standard pen needle should fit and they're available in lots of different lengths & gauges. The only bummer is that you'd need a separate prescription, which could result in another copay/higher out-of-pocket cost