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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 2626381" data-attributes="member: 196898"><p>Ozempic is generally considered not causing hypos when used on its own, but can lead to hypos when used in combination with other diabetic meds.  The GLP-1 meds override the uisual hypo prevention feedback path in our bodies, and relies solely on the pancreas not being able to generate insulin when the bgl falls below 5 mmol/l as detected by the Beta cells.  Some peo;ple have conditions where this mechanism is also faulty and thus may lose that emergency control mechanism.  But it is not a common defect, so it is a listed side effect that is considered rare.  The effects when combined with a low carb dor keto diet are not known, but I believe that Ozempic requires some carbs to work on, and that low carb diets (and possibly fasting) are contraindicated for Ozempic.  I have seen medical reports where the blood sugar levels should not be allowed to drop below 6 mmol/l to be safe from hypo.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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