Hello everyone. Until this morning, I'd never heard of Victoza but my GP is recommending it as a replacement of one of my meds (Januvia) but to work in conjunction with my Metformin 1000mg. She's of the opinion that it could help with some weight loss. I took a look on an American website (victoza.com). It's definitely not an insulin product but a hormone treatment which is supposed to lower blood sugar levels and improves the way the pancreas works, slowing down the digestive process. It's administered once a day. Take a look at the site video if you can bear to listen to the voice! I'm waiting until I see a diabetologist (French terminology) at my local hospital next month. As this is not an insulin product, it should not have any impact with DVLA and I don't think it changes my French driving licence status. Victoza is the European brand name for "liragultide", originally launched by Novo Nordisk in some parts of Europe and only just newly approved in all European states. It would be interesting to hear how those using this treatment are getting on. There are some interesting comments on diet-pill-center.com There can be side effects but like everything else, it depends on each individual and how their body reacts. Looking forward to starting it next month.
A bit late in the day but I finally started on Victosa 3 weeks ago having been in hospital for tests to see how best to control my diabetes and to make sure Victosa would be suitable for me (it's the French way) and after 4 days of constant monitoring, a liver scan and the worse food ever, they prescribed it for me. The dietitian and the diabetitian were both fantastic and I'm thouroughly enjoying the food guide they gave me based on my lifestyle etc. Now on 1.2mg of Victosa after the 1st week and no problems. I've not felt so energised for a long, long time - my poor house doesn't know what's hit it!
Thanks Northerner.
