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Insulin and small weight loss!!

carnabychick

Well-Known Member
Messages
104
Location
Leicestershire
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi I was in Victoza for 3 years, initially lost loads of weight then regained some. Came off Victoza as it was not agreeing with me and asked if I could try insulin as was fed up with all the side effects from oral meds. Currently on novorapid, max 3 units before meals and I don’t feel hungry and have lost a few pounds in my first week and have more energy. I thought I was supposed to gain weight or be hungry more??? Anyone else have similar????
 
hi @carnabychick
Great to hear you are doing so well. As a T1 my situation may be slightly different but I agree that insulin has not caused weight gain or excessive hunger - unless I am in a bad hypo where food is my only thought.
 
Thx @Diakat, I saw the DSN today and she’s happy with my readings on just novorapid. She’s going to speak about me to the consultant as she thinks I’m that I may have in her words, a genetic type of diabetes! But whatever type I am, I’m just happy I’ve found something that’s working well
 

That’s good to hear. Been on victoza for 4 months and need to come off because of the horrendous fatigue I’m getting. I will end up on insulin but worried about all the weight I’ve lost. Have you managed to keep it off still.
 
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