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Ozempic and progress

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Kevin Marx

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Started on Ozempic1.0 6 weeks ago.

Average fasting BS was around 14 before then. I had tried Metformin which I just could not stomach.

This week average fasting BS is 11 and this morning's reading is 9.2.

I have lost about 10 pounds too. I am now 18 Stone 0lb.

However, my appetite is very poor but do eat OK but quite a lot less than I used to.

Questions:
Does it take a while for Ozempic to build up to become effective?
If so how long?
I have a lot of bowel movements since Ozempic and at times I feel little sick - will this subside in time? It's better than it was?
Also, would 10lb make a big difference in BS reading or is it all the Ozempic?

What do folks think?

I was diagnosed with T2 10m ago
 
Kevin Marx said:
Started on Ozempic1.0 6 weeks ago.

Average fasting BS was around 14 before then. I had tried Metformin which I just could not stomach.

This week average fasting BS is 11 and this morning's reading is 9.2.

I have lost about 10 pounds too. I am now 18 Stone 0lb.

However, my appetite is very poor but do eat OK but quite a lot less than I used to.

Questions:
Does it take a while for Ozempic to build up to become effective?
If so how long?
I have a lot of bowel movements since Ozempic and at times I feel little sick - will this subside in time? It's better than it was?
Also, would 10lb make a big difference in BS reading or is it all the Ozempic?

What do folks think?

I was diagnosed with T2 10m ago
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You say your appetite is poor and you are eating less which is one way the medication works to encourage weight loss but eating the correct foods is also important.
What are your meals may still be too carb heavy, as blood glucose is still quite high but I would have thought you should start to see improvement after 6 weeks.
 
Kevin Marx said:
Started on Ozempic1.0 6 weeks ago.

Average fasting BS was around 14 before then. I had tried Metformin which I just could not stomach.

This week average fasting BS is 11 and this morning's reading is 9.2.

I have lost about 10 pounds too. I am now 18 Stone 0lb.

However, my appetite is very poor but do eat OK but quite a lot less than I used to.

Questions:
Does it take a while for Ozempic to build up to become effective?
If so how long?
I have a lot of bowel movements since Ozempic and at times I feel little sick - will this subside in time? It's better than it was?
Also, would 10lb make a big difference in BS reading or is it all the Ozempic?

What do folks think?

I was diagnosed with T2 10m ago
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Hi @Kevin Marx you said your appetite is poor now your on Ozempic, that’s kind of how it works, we’re you referred to any dietitian when you were prescribed Ozempic ?

also are you only taking Ozempic or are you on other Meds also ?
I took Ozempic a few years ago and it was good for me (however due to a condition I already had prior to starting on Ozempic it was decided not suitable for me)
 
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Glad to hear you've seen a gentle downward trend in both your BGs and weight from the Ozempic already @Kevin Marx

Appetite suppression is one of the actions of the medication - so allow yourself to readjust, and don't force yourself to eat when you aren't hungry 🙂

Weight loss can help improve insulin sensitivity and can help to clear 'visceral fat' around the organs in the abdomen, helping them work more efficiently - some people find weight loss helps to 'reboot' their metabolism.

Keep going! And let us know how things go 🙂
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
Glad to hear you've seen a gentle downward trend in both your BGs and weight from the Ozempic already @Kevin Marx

Appetite suppression is one of the actions of the medication - so allow yourself to readjust, and don't force yourself to eat when you aren't hungry 🙂

Weight loss can help improve insulin sensitivity and can help to clear 'visceral fat' around the organs in the abdomen, helping them work more efficiently - some people find weight loss helps to 'reboot' their metabolism.

Keep going! And let us know how things go 🙂
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Will do - thank you for the lovely reply 🙂
 
goodybags said:
Hi @Kevin Marx you said your appetite is poor now your on Ozempic, that’s kind of how it works, we’re you referred to any dietitian when you were prescribed Ozempic ?

also are you only taking Ozempic or are you on other Meds also ?
I took Ozempic a few years ago and it was good for me (however due to a condition I already had prior to starting on Ozempic it was decided not suitable for me)
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Hi @goodybags . I am under a diabetic clinic but not seen a dietician. Ozempic seems to be working for me as the last 2 days by BS is in the 9s.
 
Leadinglights said:
You say your appetite is poor and you are eating less which is one way the medication works to encourage weight loss but eating the correct foods is also important.
What are your meals may still be too carb heavy, as blood glucose is still quite high but I would have thought you should start to see improvement after 6 weeks.
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I avoid carbs as much as I can - I'd say about 130g most days. I don't anything sweet, or cakes or biscuits with minimal potato with dinner.
 
Kevin Marx said:
I avoid carbs as much as I can - I'd say about 130g most days. I don't anything sweet, or cakes or biscuits with minimal potato with dinner.
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130g is about the suggested starting point but if you don't see much reduction in a few weeks of that you may need to trim a few more carbs off that.
What about bread, pasta, rice ? You could try some substitutions for potato like butternut squash, celeriac, swede.
 
Kevin Marx said:
Hi @goodybags . I am under a diabetic clinic but not seen a dietician. Ozempic seems to be working for me as the last 2 days by BS is in the 9s.
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I never actually got to see a Dietician but previously when I was on Ozempic I remember the DSN said I should speak to one (it was a phone call) but I recall it was quite useful at the time she was quite pleased and her only comment was to increase the amount of dairy products
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
Glad to hear you've seen a gentle downward trend in both your BGs and weight from the Ozempic already @Kevin Marx

Appetite suppression is one of the actions of the medication - so allow yourself to readjust, and don't force yourself to eat when you aren't hungry 🙂

Weight loss can help improve insulin sensitivity and can help to clear 'visceral fat' around the organs in the abdomen, helping them work more efficiently - some people find weight loss helps to 'reboot' their metabolism.

Keep going! And let us know how things go 🙂
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Hi a quick update from me.

The Ozempic side effects are reducing with much less visits to the bathroom and no stomach pains.

My last 7 days fasting bs average is now 9.6. 7 days ago it was 11.8.

I am eating a balanced diet - Ozempic continues to dampen the appetite but I am enjoying what I eat a little better.
I haven't weighed for a few days but I can tell from how my clothes fit that the weight loss is continuing.
 
Kevin Marx said:
Hi a quick update from me.

The Ozempic side effects are reducing with much less visits to the bathroom and no stomach pains.

My last 7 days fasting bs average is now 9.6. 7 days ago it was 11.8.

I am eating a balanced diet - Ozempic continues to dampen the appetite but I am enjoying what I eat a little better.
I haven't weighed for a few days but I can tell from how my clothes fit that the weight loss is continuing.
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Great to hear @Kevin Marx - sounds like things are definitely moving in the right direction for you 🙂
 
Hello,

I know mnay people Diabetic or not praise Ozempic,, especially on weight loss and BG control.

This is something that experienced with Ozempic about 15 months ago, but it may or may not be relevant to you.

If you have Diabetic Retinophany and issues like vitreuos haemorrhages with your eyes, please look at the side effects of Ozempic, I had this issue and my eys got worse really quickly, I went back to the Diabetes Consultant, who told tagt yes one of the major side effects affects the eyes.
 
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