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LetMyPeopleVote

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6. They will start you on metformin

Reply to TexasBushwhacker (Original post)

Sun Feb 11, 2024, 11:59 PM

Feb 2024

About 9 months ago, my endocrinologist started me on Trulicity (which is a version of Ozempic that has been out since 2014). I have lost 50 pounds and I am now on 25% of the insulin that I was taking. There are reports of people who are on Ozempic or similar drugs not needing any insulin and only taking the once a week shot

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So I have a feeling I'm diabetic [View all] TexasBushwhacker Feb 2024 OP

I've been diabetic for 35 years padfun Feb 2024 #1

Keep moving. multigraincracker Feb 2024 #2

Great idea to work on your diet. MLAA Feb 2024 #3

Exercise burns carbs and lowers blood sugar. MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #4

One of the first things I was told was woodsprite Feb 2024 #5

They will start you on metformin LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2024 #6

Do I ever! mahina Feb 2024 #7

I'm newly diabetic. I find a dietician really helpfull. applegrove Feb 2024 #8

Lose the weight. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2024 #9

When you are elderly that is easier said then done. n/t Jacson6 Feb 2024 #11

I'm 75, which I suppose is elderly. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2024 #12

You should go to the urgent care if you have Medicare and get a blood sugar level check. Jacson6 Feb 2024 #10