mounjaro

I have now been taking tirzepatide 5.0mg for 15weeks and have lost 12kg. The effects have been generally positive, as I've mentioned, such as reducing the swelling and inflammation of my left calf, which were the result of DVTs (Deep Vein Thromboses). One curious side-effect that has been...

I was lucky to be one of the first people to be prescribed Tirzepatide on the new NHS anti-diabetes programme, that started in June 2025. I have now been taking Mounjaro for 100 days. I'm pleased to say that I've had no negative side-effects at all. So far, I've lost 11kg. I have, though, been...

Been on this 5 mg maintenance dose for a year and it’s controlled my blood sugar levels to normal. Getting a lot of heel pain and knee joint pain. I’m highly active walking and cycling everyday. Due to see a podiatrist next month but I think it’s the mounjaro. Anyone else experiencing this...

Looking for some advice - I'm due a review with the Nurse in 4 weeks, but I was thinking of getting in touch with them sooner about my recent blood sugar levels. Any input appreciated. Background - I live a very sedentary lifestyle and was diagnosed with Diabetes 4 years ago. I was put on...

Hi I’m really struggling and don’t know where else to turn to. Just a quick back story I’m t2 taking mounjaro which has helped my blood sugars become in normal range (I’m waiting for my next review to be told my hba1c, but I check my blood sugars daily). I also struggle with anxiety and...

I have been asked to sign an NHS contract agreeing to discontinue use of my GLP1 medication unless i lose a specified amount of weight and reduce my HBA1C by a specified amount in the next 6 months. My issue with this is I have been on this med for 16 years so am unlikely to a specific reduction...

Hi, I posted the other week when I was really unwell, and I have since had my hospital appointment. I’ve had pancreatitis and docs thought I could be type 1. The consultant is still saying type 2 but keeping regular checks and put me on Mounjaro and I have to go back in 4 weeks for checks. So...