Hi I am new here I have been type 2 Diabetic for 28 years and always have kept good control now in a dilemma as Victoza is no longer available. I went into a kind of melt down last week when I was told about this. I am Vegan and I do have healthy diet but worried that my HbA1c will go up. Then what ?
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Thomas DUK
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Greetings and a warm welcome to the forum! It's wonderful to have you here and thank you for sharing your story with us. Dealing with changes in diabetes management can indeed bring about uncertainty and worry. Firstly, it's commendable that you've maintained good control over your type 2 diabetes for 28 years - that's quite an achievement!
Facing the unavailability of a medication like Victoza can be a challenging situation, and it's natural to feel concerned about the potential impact on your HbA1c levels. Your commitment to a vegan and healthy diet is already a fantastic step in the right direction. It's a testament to your dedication and the positive choices you've been making for your health.
Remember, change can be unsettling, but it's also an opportunity for growth. There might be alternative medications or approaches that your healthcare team could suggest to help you maintain the control you've worked hard to achieve. And even if there are adjustments ahead, your proactive approach to managing your health speaks volumes about your resilience.
This forum is a supportive space where you can share your thoughts, concerns, and successes with others who understand the journey you're on. Many members here have valuable experiences to share, and we're here to offer advice, encouragement, and a listening ear.
Stay strong and continue your commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Keep engaging with your healthcare professionals and this community; together, we can navigate these challenges and celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small they may be. You've got this!
Facing the unavailability of a medication like Victoza can be a challenging situation, and it's natural to feel concerned about the potential impact on your HbA1c levels. Your commitment to a vegan and healthy diet is already a fantastic step in the right direction. It's a testament to your dedication and the positive choices you've been making for your health.
Remember, change can be unsettling, but it's also an opportunity for growth. There might be alternative medications or approaches that your healthcare team could suggest to help you maintain the control you've worked hard to achieve. And even if there are adjustments ahead, your proactive approach to managing your health speaks volumes about your resilience.
This forum is a supportive space where you can share your thoughts, concerns, and successes with others who understand the journey you're on. Many members here have valuable experiences to share, and we're here to offer advice, encouragement, and a listening ear.
Stay strong and continue your commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Keep engaging with your healthcare professionals and this community; together, we can navigate these challenges and celebrate the victories, no matter how big or small they may be. You've got this!
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Welcome to the forum @Smith56
Sorry to hear you’ve been caught up in the unavailability of Victoza (among various other meds unfortunately, which is putting pressure on any alternatives
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It’s completely understandable that you have found this an overwhelming situation.
Do you have any ideas of a possible alternative that you might be offered?
Sorry to hear you’ve been caught up in the unavailability of Victoza (among various other meds unfortunately, which is putting pressure on any alternatives
)It’s completely understandable that you have found this an overwhelming situation.
Do you have any ideas of a possible alternative that you might be offered?
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chigga78
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Hi smith56 I'm new here too literally about 20 minutes or something. Panicking and melting down a bit too, reason I joined was looking for support and people who are feeling the same during the shortage of GLP meds. Been type 3c since about 2015 when my pancreas packed up. Not being able to get hold of the victoza or any kind of alternative and getting through my first week without it this week is killing me. Probably doesn't help having given up smoking 2 months ago either lol. BG is out of control.i just don't know what to do or where to turn. No one can help. I'm so angry all the time with the skinny jab users who have created this and the doctors who have let it happen its just not fair. So so angry. How did the NHS not see this coming? Sorry for venting but I feel like I'm just falling head long into burn out.
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Replies to @chigga78 have been moved over to this thread, to avoid muddling the two different conversations 🙂
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