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Welcome to the forum @Llynwg
Glad you have joined us.
Yes unfortunately, for some people, diabetes does seem to change over time, and their bodies need additional support as the years tick by.
Maintaining a balance between meds and a BG-friendly way of eating is also always a big part of the puzzle too. As is working towards a healthy weight if you need to, and incorporating activity and exercise into your routine.
We have seen quite a few forum folks start on Semaglutide in recent years.
You might find some helpful experiences here:
Have you started on it already? How is it going?
Glad you have joined us.
Yes unfortunately, for some people, diabetes does seem to change over time, and their bodies need additional support as the years tick by.
Maintaining a balance between meds and a BG-friendly way of eating is also always a big part of the puzzle too. As is working towards a healthy weight if you need to, and incorporating activity and exercise into your routine.
We have seen quite a few forum folks start on Semaglutide in recent years.
You might find some helpful experiences here:
Have you started on it already? How is it going?
Hello, thanks very much for this info. I was diagnosed in 2012 after going to my GP for nearly 10 years asking about possible diabetes. Both younger sisters diagnosed with T2 8 years before me. I started Metformin 2 years later, but always unable to tolerate higher dosages.
Last couple of years on Metformin 500 mg daily , Dapagliflosin 10 mg. Glicazide 40 mg daily. Recently asked to restart Glycazide 40 mg after coming off it voluntarily when BS were better. Now after being prescribed it for last 2 months, nurse/Dr state I cannot have it as causes hypos in over 60s. Despite being on it from 60-64with no problems. Anyway, they are both in agreement that I should start Semaglutide and I am looking for information to help me make that decision. I have to go back to GP in a week whichever I decide. Not sure what alternative she may prescribe if I say no.Looking forward to reading other peoples experiences/ views.
Last couple of years on Metformin 500 mg daily , Dapagliflosin 10 mg. Glicazide 40 mg daily. Recently asked to restart Glycazide 40 mg after coming off it voluntarily when BS were better. Now after being prescribed it for last 2 months, nurse/Dr state I cannot have it as causes hypos in over 60s. Despite being on it from 60-64with no problems. Anyway, they are both in agreement that I should start Semaglutide and I am looking for information to help me make that decision. I have to go back to GP in a week whichever I decide. Not sure what alternative she may prescribe if I say no.Looking forward to reading other peoples experiences/ views.
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Hi and welcome from me too.
You didn't respond to Mike's mention of dietary changes and it is worth noting that dietary advice regarding Type 2 diabetes is changing and whilst the NHS is still a bit behind the curve, it is generally accepted that dietary changes can have a far bigger impact on diabetes management than most medications, so if you are concerned about increasing your medication list, you could perhaps look at reducing your carb intake as that will almost certainly reduce your levels. Medication on it's own will not keep Type 2 diabetes in check and it needs to be used alongside lifestyle changes. Whilst I appreciate you may have made some changes when you were first diagnosed, current thinking has changed since then and many of us here on the forum have seen huge improvements through reducing the amount of carbohydrate we eat. Just something else to consider and something the forum could give you advice and support with.
Afraid I can't help with any personal experience of Semaglutide but I think there may be one or two forum members who have mentioned it's use. You could use the search function in the top right hand corner to see what pops up.
You didn't respond to Mike's mention of dietary changes and it is worth noting that dietary advice regarding Type 2 diabetes is changing and whilst the NHS is still a bit behind the curve, it is generally accepted that dietary changes can have a far bigger impact on diabetes management than most medications, so if you are concerned about increasing your medication list, you could perhaps look at reducing your carb intake as that will almost certainly reduce your levels. Medication on it's own will not keep Type 2 diabetes in check and it needs to be used alongside lifestyle changes. Whilst I appreciate you may have made some changes when you were first diagnosed, current thinking has changed since then and many of us here on the forum have seen huge improvements through reducing the amount of carbohydrate we eat. Just something else to consider and something the forum could give you advice and support with.
Afraid I can't help with any personal experience of Semaglutide but I think there may be one or two forum members who have mentioned it's use. You could use the search function in the top right hand corner to see what pops up.
Flower
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Hi and welcome to the forum @Llynwg
I'm sorry you're finding things are gradually worsening with age and hope there is a combination that can help stabilise your glucose. This is from the Diabetes UK site and is a brief description of how Semaglutide - brand name Ozempic- works.
www.diabetes.org.uk
I'm sorry you're finding things are gradually worsening with age and hope there is a combination that can help stabilise your glucose. This is from the Diabetes UK site and is a brief description of how Semaglutide - brand name Ozempic- works.
GLP-1 agonists
GLP-1 agonists are a type of medication you might need to take if you have type 2 diabetes. They are also known as GLP-1 analogues, GLP-1 RAs and incretin mimetics.
trophywench
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.... and if you look up the Patient Info Leaflet online for Semaglutide - possibility of hypos is a listed side effect of that too!
Lucyr
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Hi and welcome. I think the diet questions are important here, are you trying to lose weight or following any specific diet? The way semaglutide works is to support dieting by making you feel full faster, so it needs you to be needing/trying to reduce portions alongside that to work well. If you don’t have any weight to lose, or aren’t looking to reduce your portions, then it might not be the right medication for you.
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