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The reason exercise is a positive when joints are involved is because muscles help to support joints. If your muscles are weak or have low mass it puts extra strain on your joints. Same if you are carrying too many pounds, this also puts a strain on your joints. I’m lean, but I have poly-...

Hi there @Sharna6168 I have no experience with Mounjaro I’m afraid so I can’t help you, but I’m sure members who have experience with Mounjaro may be able to give you some helpful information. May I say how well you have done getting your blood sugars down .

Hi and welcome to the forum @Dogz111 . You might be interested in a thread I started on tirzepatide, which is the active ingredient in the brand name Mounjaro. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/research-shows-benefits-of-tirzepatide-for-type-1-diabetes-and-obesity.210373/

I’m sorry to hear you have RP @LiSwati. Is it mandatory to report you have RP to DVLA ? I have Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy. I had to report my condition to our driving agency here. I cannot drive at night I’m as good as blind. I have glare and lose of depth perception and contrast. I...

@Rachox I was surprised by the difference it made. I’ve been taking it for a few months now. It does work best with exercise, but really that can be just some form of movement where you are using your muscles, a thirty minute walk, or dancing maybe. It probably works at its optimum along side...

Most health supplements have the potential for negative consequences. Health supplements are not neutral, even so called ‘natural’ supplements are not necessarily healthy for everyone. That’s why, in my view, it is important to discuss taking supplements with your HCP. The warning for...

Looking at your HbA1c results graph, that’s a very positive downward trend, from what were high blood sugars. You are doing great @Dee1960 :) . Yes, all carbs turn to sugar, no matter whether they are so called health carbs like whole wheat, healthy grains or just plain white bread. All carbs...

@Rustytypin, yes as always, it’s individual. I do a lot of exercise and the results seem to favour creatine along with exercise. I take 5 mg daily which is what my Dr advised.

Yes, @Bcgirl I agree, it could be the depleting muscle mass that adds to glucose problems, so as creatine helps build muscle mass, along with exercise , the results may be a greater uptake in blood sugars.

@lessci I take the pure powder form no added flavours- Creatine Monohydrate - so it’s water soluble. I take 5 mg per day. I stir mine into a small amount of milk.

This maybe of interested for some if you. I’ve been taking 5mg of creatine per day for a couple of months now. My Dr suggested I take it as I was experiencing some brain fog due to the statins I’m on. He told me he takes creatine and has found it makes a difference on his own cognition. I am...

For one reason or another I get low blood sugars. I’ve had them when not taking drugs that may cause hypoglycaemia as well as my current drug Bupropion which stimulates insulin secretion and is a known risk for causing hypoglycaemia. Looking at my CGM Libre 3 records I have had 5 recorded low...

That’s great @Button43 .

@Beach Hut I see from your previous post Oct 23 you are on Liraglutide. According to Drugs.com this drug can cause low blood sugars. Are you on any other blood sugar lowering meds? This is an extract from the Drugs.com website. “If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other...

Great news @Craigmartin . You must be well pleased. :)