Anyone on the Ascend Plus trial?

Partsman991

Newbie
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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi,
I have just started on 3mg.
How can you tell if on a placebo? Thought even placebo bottles have Semaglutide printed on them.
I have had no side effects as yet and definitely no changes to appetite (feeling full).
How is your treatment so far?.
As I understand things, everyone is on the real semaglutide during the run in period. After that it's 50/50. I have just started my second batch of 6 months supply and I am pretty convinced that I'm on the real thing. I did get the stomach problems for the first couple of months on the 14mg tablets then all the side effects dissappeared except one. For the last 30 or so years I was getting through between 1 or 2 bottles of vodka a week but since I started this trial I have absolutely no interest in alcohol at all. Can't even finish a pint of beer when out for family meals. Also I've lost nearly 3 stone, 2 trouser sizes and my hba1c figure last week was down to 39 (from 52).
 
Messages
2
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Just thought aid start a discussion here for anyone on the Ascend Plus trial by Oxford University.

Started my “Run In” phase yesterday and so far so good. No side affects other than fatigue. How are other folks doing?
I'm hoping to start this trial soon, but am hav8ng trouble finding out from my insurance company whether it will affect my travel insurance. A doctor from the trial I spoke to today said some people had to drop out because of their travel insurance being affected. Had anyone had experience of this?