Diabetes

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Diabetes Overview

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. Diabetes tends to progress in severity, and is due to either a reduced production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas or unresponsiveness of bodily cells to insulin's effects. Classic symptoms include the three Ps: polydipsia (excessive thirst), polyuria (excessive urination), and polyphagia (excessive hunger), together with weight loss and blurred visi...

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No results after 7 weeks on Wegovy

I am seven weeks in the program and I haven't lost an ounce of weight. I take the medication exactly when I'm supposed to. Every Saturday about the same time. Some of the comments I have read indicate that weight loss begins much earlier in the program. What are others experiencing? What am I doing wrong? ## I'm starting week 3 and I don't see any weight loss yet either. I'm hoping the higher dosages will solve this. Keeping an eye on protein and taking a multiple Vitamin to replace what I'm not eating. ] Has your appetite changed? Is the injection pens being done right?

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Wegovy Side Effects

Does anyone have experience with Wegovy side effects (e.g. diarrhea), how long they last, etc? ## Diarrhea is listed by the FDA as a very common side effect of Wegovy, along with headache, dizziness, bloating, and heartburn. Ref: Medline Plus Wegovy Side effects typically hit their peak at around 4 to 6 weeks, after starting a medication at a steady dose, then taper off in severity. Has anyone else that's been taking this medication experienced side effects? ## I think the diarrhea is happening less. That may be because I eat almost nothing. I’m afraid if I eat regular meals I will poop and throw up. ## The diarrhea went away until I moved up to 1.7. Now it is severe. Will eating any carbs or sugar make the diarrhea worse? ## I am having most of the side effects we were warned...

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Ozempic Forum

I have been on Ozempic now for 5 weeks. I started at the .25mg and after two weeks, upped it to the 0.5mg. I have never felt so dang good! I'm 53, post-meno, non-diabetic, 5'4", and SW was 264. My current weight, after just one month was down 19lbs! Now I'm down 21lbs! I'd love to finally be 165lbs or so again. I haven't been that small since I was about 11 years old. Ozempic has saved me! I can't believe it. I actually look forward to the injection every week. I only had nausea for a little bit the day after I started. And since, then, it's been great! No diarrhea, no nausea, just boundless energy. And not just that, but it's done something to my brain! I have this amazing sense of optimism, and positivity. I feel hopeful again! I feel like I AM goin...

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Night Sweats while on Mounjaro

Has anyone had night sweats while on Mounjaro? I am taking 7.5 mg, I am beginning to think it is time to talk to my doctor. I am very happy on mounjaro, as I am a type 2 diabetic and it is keeping my A1c down to 5.9. ## Crazy because I had bad menopause symptoms sweating horribly then the minute I got put on Ozempic for diabetes 2 all those symptoms stopped. No more sweating. Maybe ask for Ozempic. If your going through menopause that is

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Zepbound injection site issues

I'm wondering if anyone else started having injection site issues with Zepbound after a year and a half or so of problem free use. I'm suddenly experiencing painful swelling and bruising each week that never happened before. Also I'm seeing actual changing of body fat storage in injection sites. Almost like stored body fat melts away from the areas the shot is injected into. Has anyone else had either of these things happen with the use of this rx? Thanks in advance for sharing any experiences.

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Mounjaro Forum

First month started with 5 mg. Just started the next month with 7.5 mg. Lost 14 pounds. Used to take 3 meds total. Now just once/week Mounjaro injection and Jardiance 25 mg daily. Morning sugars 120. ## That's awesome! So very glad that it's working so well for you. Have you experienced any of the side effects the FDA warns about, such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain? Ref: Mounjaro Information ## I just started on Monday and so far I have had no negatives happen. Wondering if I'm in the right spot? I'm looking for an active forum dedicated to Mounjaro? ## Hi, I’ve been on a 2.5mg dose of Mounjaro for 3 weeks. This is for weight loss, not diabetes. Down 16 lbs but 10 were in the first week. Seeking info on what y’all are eating, caloric inta...

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Miralax vs Metamucil for constipation

Which is better at treating constipation? Miralax or Metamucil? Plus Colace along with it? ## For most people who are already constipated, Miralax is usually the best choice. Metamucil is better for preventing constipation once things are moving normally. Colace often doesn’t add much benefit unless your stool is very hard.

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Mounjaro Side Effects

This is my 4th month on Mounjaro and my 1st month on the 7.5 mg. My A1C is 5.7, down from 10. It is working great but the side effects from the 7.5 mg are rough. Extreme nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. My doctor wants me to increase to 10 mg but I can barely handle the 7.5 mg. Has anyone else experienced these side effects and do they eventually go away? ## I am just ending the 7.5mg injections as well and the side effects (nausea, vomiting, and extreme diarrhea) have me basically incapacitated! I’m down only 14 lbs (thought I would have been down more by now). I don’t think I can continue with a higher dosage. ## This is my first month (2nd week) taking 5mg of Mounjaro. Still nauseous on day 4, but better than days 1-3. My main concern is some itching in my mouth. No swellin...

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Nighttime Bedwetting after Mounjaro

I have been on Mounjaro 7.5 mg for approximately 10 months. I experienced bedwetting the day after I took the shot. I know it weakens your muscles, but I never thought this would happen. Out of my last three shots, I have had nighttime bedwetting twice. Has anybody else had this problem?

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Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer after taking GLP-1 drugs

Is anyone taking these medications been diagnosed with thyroid nodules and or thyroid cancer?

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