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I have been using Victoza for around 10 years with good results but now its not working as good. I on 1.2mg but increased to 1.8mg but my Hbaic levels are still too high. I am also on 2000 mg metformin but nothing else, what is my next step I want to avoid insulin as long as possible.

I am also on Victoza and would like more information on Trulicity and its cost. Can we ask to change to it, I have been on Victoza 3 or 4 years now with good control but I am always willing to try something else.

Yes the reports of cancer are a concern but there are also positive reports that Victoza may cure Alzheimer's disease, as my Father had that I will take the statistically small chance of cancer if Victoza keeps my Diabetes in check which it has done for two years and maybe protect me from...

Yes the stories of cancer are a concern but I have been on it over two years now without problem also there are positive reports that Victoza also helps cure Alzheimer's disease.

Normally you would expect to be on at least Metformin as well, have you ever been on other diabetic medications?

Hi John, I would wait a bit longer, you dont mention any side effects normally you would expect to have a reduced appetite and feeling a bit nauseous at this stage and the reduced food intake would reduce your levels and hopefully a bit of weight loss.

No one has mentioned that in UK the maximum Victoza dose is 1.2mg per day but in America its 1.8mg (50% more) what dose had the post-mortem pancreas samples been on?

Been on Victoza for two years now maybe its time for a change, INVOKANA seems like it may be OK anyone used it yet?

Go with the flow smudge and loose weight all you can, I lost for around 6 months and then no more lose. I think the first 6 months are the best chance to loose weight so go for it. Ed

Hi Smudge, Keep with it and you will loose weight for around the first 6 months possible due to lack of appetite feeling nauseous etc but after that its up to you to change your habits. There are also a lot of other benefits, my ALT levels went down a lot these are not fully understood but I...

Well done on the hbA1c it will be very interesting to see what happens next please keep us updated.

It takes a bit of time to get used to it but its well worth the effort, keep meals small and simple. I have been on it 18 months now without any problems, good luck Ed.

You do feel strange for the first few days, eat very small plain meals maybe just a simple soup nothing spicy.

Hope it all works out Karen, my 6 monthly check up is scheduled for just after Christmas not good timing. :roll:

In the UK 1.2 is the max dose, I think you need to loose 5% of body weight to stay on Victoza.