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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nsj" data-source="post: 2411750" data-attributes="member: 544636">Thank you so much, it definitely wasn't easy.Initially I was very skeptical about starting on a strong medication (in my opinion). I was very keen on trying it all just by lifestyle changes. However my GP convinced me to take metformin as a protective drug and trulicity to be more aggressive given my age she said it is important to protect the beta function and may help with my weight loss too. I also had issues with my eye (which is how my diabetes was diagnosed) so it was important to bring down my BGs quickly. In terms of side effects and process, I started on 0.75 for 3 months I think and then went up to 1.5. Initially it caused a lot of fatigue, stomach issues, nausea and mainly loss of appetite. I love cooking and food and somehow after trulicity I felt a bit repulsive towards food and that made me feel down. It may have well have been multiple other factors including being diagnosed newly.I haven't come across that diet and haven't tried meal replacements. But I tried intermittent fasting loosely and my low carb is my own version i.e. I swap pasta for courgette and things like that. I also have quite a bit of weight to lose and a steep uphill. Good luck with your journey. All I would say about medication is- discuss with your GP extensively until you are sure that you want to go in that direction.</blockquote>

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