Semiglitude/wegovy

[Karley kempster]

Hi im type 1 and really struggling with my weight does anyone know if it is 100% not an option to use the weight loss injection pens?? Does anyone have any suggestions what else may help i have tried every diet and also have PCOS so makes it harder to keep the weight off

 

[mashedupmatt]

Hi @Karley kempster and welcome to the forum - As far as I am aware (having done a very quick bit of research) they are not approved for T1 but there is ongoing research into whether they could be an option - this is the link I found:

Could Drugs Like Ozempic Also Help People with Type 1 Diabetes? - Breakthrough T1D

Learn more about GLP-1 therapies and SGLT inhibitors, and how drugs like Ozempic may one day be able to help people with type 1 diabetes.

www.breakthrought1d.org