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<blockquote data-quote="dcg" data-source="post: 285948" data-attributes="member: 45470"><p>2004 I was diagnosed with Type 2. My records from my first tests in June of that year showed an Hba1c of 6.9 (in the old way of measuring). Through the following years I struggled badly. Diet and exercise for 4 years and all the time my Hba1c rising steadily after each test. Metformin prescribed with dosage increasing after every test then Glipizide - again dosage increasing, Hba1c rising relentlessly - hopeless and depressed and desperate to the point that I gave up. I was referred to the local hospital in Perth to see the consultant at the diabetes clinic. 'We will need to do better, ' he said. I naturally assumed that meant me - but I was wrong. 'No,' he said, 'We your care team need to do better for you.' He told me about Victoza and sent me to a clinic on 13th March 2012 to be given an introduction to the use of the Victoza pen etc. Here is where I was at that point EXACTLY three months ago. Hba1c - 76mmol/mol - that's 9.1 in the old style of measurement - up 2.2 whole steps from my original tests in 2004. My blood glucose was tested at the Victoza clinic that day and it was 15.9. I was taking 2 x 1000mg of Metformin in the morning every day and 3 x Glipizide. Maximum dosage of medication you can take really. Glipizide is infamous for making you gain weight. A hopeless vicious circle from which I was powerless to break out. Weight goes up because of medication - more medication required - more weight loss follows - etc. I could hardly exercise as my leg muscles would cramp extremely painfully after walking a few yards. No exercise, loads of weight gaining medication, no hope for the future other than waiting for the stroke, or the heart attack or the amputations. You get the picture. At the clinic - exactly three months ago, I injected myself with the first shot of Victoza. </p><p>Today I got the results of my Hba1c test which was taken on Wednesday.</p><p></p><p>It is 50 mmol/mol or 6.7%. </p><p></p><p>I have reversed the trend of rising Hba1c for the first time since I was diagnosed.</p><p></p><p>My results are BETTER than they were in 2004 when I was first diagnosed.</p><p></p><p>I am not taking NO Glipizide whatsoever.</p><p></p><p>My Metformin is down to 1 x 1000 and 1 x 500 slow release a day.</p><p></p><p>I have lost 9Kg without really trying</p><p></p><p>My blood glucose control was set a target of beween 4-7 before meals.</p><p></p><p>Apart from an initial fluctuation in results until the correct dosage of medication was identified my blood glucose control is now PERFECT. At the follow up appointment at the clinic they called my results 'staggering.'</p><p></p><p>From being unable to walk even a few yards - my leg functions are now FULLY restored. The way I describe it is like the feeling you get at an airport when you step on a moving walkway. That's how I feel all the time.</p><p></p><p>I have NEVER in my life done anything sporting. Not once - not ever - NEVER! A few weeks ago I entered an 8k fun run to help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. I managed to get round the entire course - not running all the way - but occasionally breaking into a trot.</p><p></p><p>I am a 62 year old male. Victoza has given me my life back. I cannot find the words to say how much this means to me. If ever the words 'miracle drug' deserve to be used - then it most certainly should be used when discussing this wonderful drug.</p><p></p><p>If you have any reservations about starting Victoza or using Victoza - then get rid of them! My extraordinary results have been achieved with minimal effort and minimal inconvenience or discomfort. If I can help any of you with any questions, then please ask. If my words have inspired you to try it and you get even half of the success and results which I have, then I am pleased.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading this long post. Best wishes form Scotland.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dcg, post: 285948, member: 45470"] 2004 I was diagnosed with Type 2. My records from my first tests in June of that year showed an Hba1c of 6.9 (in the old way of measuring). Through the following years I struggled badly. Diet and exercise for 4 years and all the time my Hba1c rising steadily after each test. Metformin prescribed with dosage increasing after every test then Glipizide - again dosage increasing, Hba1c rising relentlessly - hopeless and depressed and desperate to the point that I gave up. I was referred to the local hospital in Perth to see the consultant at the diabetes clinic. 'We will need to do better, ' he said. I naturally assumed that meant me - but I was wrong. 'No,' he said, 'We your care team need to do better for you.' He told me about Victoza and sent me to a clinic on 13th March 2012 to be given an introduction to the use of the Victoza pen etc. Here is where I was at that point EXACTLY three months ago. Hba1c - 76mmol/mol - that's 9.1 in the old style of measurement - up 2.2 whole steps from my original tests in 2004. My blood glucose was tested at the Victoza clinic that day and it was 15.9. I was taking 2 x 1000mg of Metformin in the morning every day and 3 x Glipizide. Maximum dosage of medication you can take really. Glipizide is infamous for making you gain weight. A hopeless vicious circle from which I was powerless to break out. Weight goes up because of medication - more medication required - more weight loss follows - etc. I could hardly exercise as my leg muscles would cramp extremely painfully after walking a few yards. No exercise, loads of weight gaining medication, no hope for the future other than waiting for the stroke, or the heart attack or the amputations. You get the picture. At the clinic - exactly three months ago, I injected myself with the first shot of Victoza. Today I got the results of my Hba1c test which was taken on Wednesday. It is 50 mmol/mol or 6.7%. I have reversed the trend of rising Hba1c for the first time since I was diagnosed. My results are BETTER than they were in 2004 when I was first diagnosed. I am not taking NO Glipizide whatsoever. My Metformin is down to 1 x 1000 and 1 x 500 slow release a day. I have lost 9Kg without really trying My blood glucose control was set a target of beween 4-7 before meals. Apart from an initial fluctuation in results until the correct dosage of medication was identified my blood glucose control is now PERFECT. At the follow up appointment at the clinic they called my results 'staggering.' From being unable to walk even a few yards - my leg functions are now FULLY restored. The way I describe it is like the feeling you get at an airport when you step on a moving walkway. That's how I feel all the time. I have NEVER in my life done anything sporting. Not once - not ever - NEVER! A few weeks ago I entered an 8k fun run to help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. I managed to get round the entire course - not running all the way - but occasionally breaking into a trot. I am a 62 year old male. Victoza has given me my life back. I cannot find the words to say how much this means to me. If ever the words 'miracle drug' deserve to be used - then it most certainly should be used when discussing this wonderful drug. If you have any reservations about starting Victoza or using Victoza - then get rid of them! My extraordinary results have been achieved with minimal effort and minimal inconvenience or discomfort. If I can help any of you with any questions, then please ask. If my words have inspired you to try it and you get even half of the success and results which I have, then I am pleased. Thanks for reading this long post. Best wishes form Scotland. [/QUOTE]
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