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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Thank you Ken for reply and encouragment. I made a mistake in earlier post and should have said August 2010 - time flies, I can't keep up! I must say Ken you and your colleagues replies are extremely useful, helpful and encouraging. An excellent Forum. I could do with some of your...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hello all, Just a quick update - I have been on Victoza now for 1 year (today). I am on the 1.2 dose. I am feeling good on this drug and blood glucose levels are generally in guidelines. I have lost over two stone in weight but this has not altered since around August 2009. I...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hello everyone Just a quick update on my progress having been on Victoza since 15th January 2010. Just had check up at local hospital and very pleased with results. HbA1c 6.3. Chol 4. Lost 2 stones in weight. Full bloods done and Dr stated, everything looked good. I need to start...
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    VICTOZA users

    VICTOZA Hello all. Just a quick update. Went to see Diabetic Nurse at local Hospital this afternoon ( Wakefield) for routine checks. Been on Victoza since 15th January 2010 and HbA1c now down to 6.1. Lost 1st 10 lbs and all is well. I'm a star patient apparently. All is going well and I am...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hello Viv Just a few words to wish you well on your new adventure with Victoza. Lets all hope that this will be the medication for you and you will soon be singing its praises. I started on Victoza on 15th January 2010 and after one week just had a sickly feeling but was never sick...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hello everyone, Just a quick update. Started Victoza 15th January 2010 and just had result of HbA1c taken after 2 months on drug and delighted to say it is 6.2. Last November it was 9.5. I have lost 20 lbs in weight and feel really good. I have an appointment with nurse at...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hello all, Just a quick update. I have just completed 6 weeks on Victoza and have lost 14 lbs which I think is excellent. I feel good and no problems. Even if you lose half a pound just think of it as a packet of butter or lard. I am eating a varied healthy diet just smaller...
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    Anti-Cancer Drugs & Diabetes.

    Ken, Just read your post and feel very saddened at what you have had to endure. I only joined the site recently but really appreciated your comments. You give out lots of good advice and help lots of fellow diabetics in a confident and friendly manner. Really hope that you get the help that...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA A bit more information for you. My HbA1c was 7.5 a drop from 9.5 in November 2009. My Bg before breakfast is usually 6 to 6.6, before lunch about 6 and before bed between 6 and 7. I have never been asked to test Bg before so this has only happened since early December 2009 after...
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    VICTOZA users

    Re: VICTOZA Hello all members, Attended Diabetic Centre at local Hospital today and the Doctor was very pleased with the excellent results so far on Victoza. I started Victoza on 15th January 2010 and have already lost 9 lbs. This is due to the drug telling your brain that you are not hungry...
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    VICTOZA users

    Victoza Hello everyone. I am a new member to this site. I would like to introduce myself as a Type 2 who started on Victoza 15th January 2010. I started on the 0.6 for one week and then went up to 1.2 which I am still on. I had nausea when the dose went up to 1.2 for about 3 days but...