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How did you find the taste left in your mouth when you took it? :)

I am now into my second month of the 7mg dose, and I have a review at the end of this month with the DN. I have not had much in the way of side effects, just a little constipation. I have also swapped myself over to the Dexcom G7. My levels have decreased somewhat since going on the Rybelsus...

First 0.3mg taken this morning :)

I am not particularly sporty or active, but I do notice a rise in BG levels when I do a simple thing like going to the supermarket to do my shopping.

I use another alternative to both the Libre and Dexcom. I am also self funded, and they are far cheaper than both of them when bought on subscription. Best to buy the starter kit to check for suitability and to get the transmitter which lasts for about 4 years...

Call came just now. Been prescribed Rybelsus 3mg starting dose. None of my local pharmacies have it in stock (no surprise there) Anyhow my nominated has ordered it for delivery tomorrow. hoping for the best now.

**Sigh** Waiting on the phone call that never came :(

So back from seeing the DN, she was very nice and I told her I was grateful to be able to get my side across.She even remarked that it looked like when I walked in that I was expecting a fight :) Anyhow long story short, she will consult with my GP about possible prescribing a GLP-1, oral in...

As HSSS has stated - No one has refused it as yet. My concern as mentioned above is that the NHS England has written to all GPs asking them to not prescribe for new patients, because of shortages caused by private practices who charge a fortune for Gliptides purely for weight loss and not for...

Hi HSSS I agree with the first 4 paragraphs completely. To answer you next questions - The drop in levels on first diagnosis and 2nd blood test was on meds (metformin only) and diet (LCHF) I lost 15Kgs in the first 5 months, however that was because of the nausea and reduced appetite, I could...

Lamont D J Just to add that I have only been checking GI/GL values since getting a couple of books on the subject for my birthday (6th Feb) so the problems I have been experiencing predate this by a number of months. Take a look at this screen shot of the last 24 hours. As you can see I do not...

Will get back to you in the morning - need to try and sleep now :)

Rachox thanks for the reply Yep, already done that, 35.8. My research shows that I am eligible for Ozempic as laid down by the NHS guidance. My main concern is availability and eligibility rom my local CCG.

No problem Lamont D I only gave limited info in my initial post. My CGM records pre meal and post meal levels. I also check calibration of the CGM with finger sticks. As well as low carbing, I stick to low GI and GL foods. I am fairly convinced something is wrong and I am on the incorrect meds :(

Hi Lamont D thanks for the reply... I have been low carbing since diagnosis 5 years or more ago. At diagnosis I was 103 mmol/L, 3 months later I was down to 46. I took my health very seriously and I know how to low carb :) Since going on Forxiga my results have come in at 55, 51, 71 TBH I was...

Thanks for the reply HSSS Previous levels were 5-6 mmol/L before meals and 8-10 after. Now 8-10 upon waking meaning following breakfast I can get above 12. Dinner is similar maybe higher up to 14-15. What is really annoying it the length of time it takes to drop to decent (still high) levels.I...

TL;DR - What are my chances of getting Ozempic or similar prescribed? I have arranged a diabetic review with the goal of getting my meds changed. I had one a week or so ago but although the HCA is a nice bloke and all, he was not in a prescribing post and took a note of my concerns and...

Almost certainly a well known side effect of the Metformin. To test this just stop taking it for a couple of days and then try and eat something. I had similar symptoms but after going in to hospital for a couple of days and told not to take my usual meds my appetite returned within a day of not...

Also try the heal of the hand, the fleshy part below the thumb. This is a recognized secondary sampling site.

I use the Genteel device - It's good, but not worth the price they charge for it. Correct technique is very important, if you get that wrong then the little pain you get from it compared to almost any other lancing device is about the same. One good thing about it is you can sample from...