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I’m on 7.5 . I often either feel nauseous or vomit I have had no weight loss . I have tried to ride through the symptoms for almost a year as it lowed my sugar but that is not happening as well as it was at the beginning. Not sure I can go any higher dose with the side effects and how they make...

I’ve been on mounjaro for quite a while now . Currently on 7.5 mg after working through the doses . Once I start a higher dose I’m as sick as a dog for the first few days but I tried to cope with it because it brought my sugar levels down so well but I have lost no weight and didn’t when I was...

Your story sounds very similar to mine. When I was first diagnosed my surgery were really helpful and supportive . Fast forward 8 years and it gets harder to get any appointments and any support. A few years back my surgery withdrew free testing sticks then I too have been riding the Ozempic...

Thank you all for your replies. I have tried low carb but not for a while so may give that another go . I am also vegetarian which does complicate the diet a little but I know that it is possible. I have tried all sorts of eating plans . What usually happens is in the short term I will lose a...

I have been T2 Diabetic for 7 years. Over the 7 years I have taken Metaformin and every other diabetic medication for Type 2. It’s been a constant struggle , especially the last year ,nothing seems to get my BS down to a decent level. Ozempic worked for a while but am not able to get that st...

Here in the UK , I haven't been able to take Ozempic for months as supplies are not available . I know some of this is because its being used as a weight loss drug. Interestingly I did not lose any weight . It did lower my blood sugar levels, not as low as they need to be but reasonable. The...

I have been on Ozempic for a year & have encountered shortages for a while . The last 2 months Ive had 0.5 instead of 1mg . This week I've been told there is none & no alternative. ! It has helped my blood sugar but I have not lost any weight . As mentioned its being funneled into other areas...

I have been on Ozempic for almost a year & the side effects have been horrendous at times but not consistent. It did lower my blood sugars a little but I have lost NO WEIGHT ! Now we have supply problems , I have been on 0.5 instead of 1 mg for the last 2 months , this week my pharmacy have...

After I recently bought myself a spralizer to make veg spaghetti today I discovered Tesco make pre pared veggies for this very purpose. They had cauliflower Rice Carrot Spaghetti Courgette Spaghetti Vegetable cous cous I bought the Veg Cous Cous which has to be stir fried for 4 mins , I added...

Thank you for your help folks. I am sure I will manage some how

I have now booked a holiday in Turkey for July , this will be the first one since being diagnosed with Type 2 . So vegetarian Diabetic who is trying to eat Low Carb Any tips or advice ? I want to enjoy my holiday without feeling ill & gaining ay weight Thanks Angie

Nice to know I'm not the only Vegetarian . I am still playing trial & error as any attempt to lower my carbs signifgantly have just resulted in Hypos which apparently shouldn't happen if you are taking metaformin . I always did like to be awkward ;-)

Hello all, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in February but am really only just getting my head round it all !! I had some blood tests taken & was waiting for the results so went online to make an appointment with my GP. That was when & how I discovered I had Diabetes , the Doctor had made...