Can T1D replace Lantus with Victoza?

[G.G.]

My GP suggested I try Victoza as a way to help with weight loss and start a plan to wean off Lantus. My latest A1c was 7.7 and I wonder if other type 1s have tried this regimen. I've been on insulin for 30 years and am reluctant to mess with my basal/quick-acting combo but menopause and low thyroid have slowed my metabolism. Thanks

 

[Antje77]

My GP suggested I try Victoza as a way to help with weight loss and start a plan to wean off Lantus.

Did yor GP forget you were T1?
It happens, GP's see much more T2's than T1's, and once you've reached an age where T2 becomes a common condition they can easily forget they're not dealing with T2.

Not using a basal insulin can get you into DKA real quick. I would definitely want to speak to an endo before trying to wean off insulin.

Can it be possible the GP meant reducing your Lantus, and not completely stopping it? That would be a possibility.

 

[EllieM]

Here are a couple of (oldish) threads on victoza and T1. I too wonder whether your GP has forgotten that you are T1.
Victoza for Type 1? | Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community
Victoza | Diabetes UK

 

[JMK1954]

If your thyroid is under-active, surely your thyroid hormone levels should be corrected with tablets ? Have you been prescribed Levothyroxine ? Unless thyroid levels are correct, almost everything else is affected.

Edited to add :- 6/3/2022
Putting on weight (with no change of diet ) is always a good reason to check thyroid hormones are not too low. I know this from my own experience.