Hi everyone,
I'm T2, just been to see my DN today for update, I've been following a low carb diet now for about 8 weeks, my scales at home say I've lost 9 pounds, not great considering I have no appetite and sometimes barely eat, her scales say I haven't lost anywhere near that and she's concerned, my blood pressure was a little high as well but I've been very stressed with work over the last few weeks, so possibly that explains that part.
Anyway, today she has prescribed me Ozempic tablets, last DN told me I had no chance of getting this medication so I was shocked but grateful that she seems a little more sensible. She has advised me to stay on Metformin while taking this as well to try and reduce my blood sugar as it's still way too high even with the low carb diet. The only time I can reduce it to a normal level is basically by simply not eating anything at all which is obviously not an option.
My question is what kind of side effects can I expect while taking these 2 medications, I know nausea is a big one and I will really try to persevere with it as I know I need to shift this weight to get my blood sugars under control. Also what is the effect of alcohol with this, I've cut down significantly but still would like to enjoy an occasional glass of wine, especially when my anxiety is really bad. DN is also referring me to a dietician to discuss the NHS super calorie restricted diet, at this stage I'll try anything as this weight just does not want to shift. DN has said that she thinks my pancreas is just really struggling now to do it's job. Thanks for any advice with this.
Maggie
I'm T2, just been to see my DN today for update, I've been following a low carb diet now for about 8 weeks, my scales at home say I've lost 9 pounds, not great considering I have no appetite and sometimes barely eat, her scales say I haven't lost anywhere near that and she's concerned, my blood pressure was a little high as well but I've been very stressed with work over the last few weeks, so possibly that explains that part.
Anyway, today she has prescribed me Ozempic tablets, last DN told me I had no chance of getting this medication so I was shocked but grateful that she seems a little more sensible. She has advised me to stay on Metformin while taking this as well to try and reduce my blood sugar as it's still way too high even with the low carb diet. The only time I can reduce it to a normal level is basically by simply not eating anything at all which is obviously not an option.
My question is what kind of side effects can I expect while taking these 2 medications, I know nausea is a big one and I will really try to persevere with it as I know I need to shift this weight to get my blood sugars under control. Also what is the effect of alcohol with this, I've cut down significantly but still would like to enjoy an occasional glass of wine, especially when my anxiety is really bad. DN is also referring me to a dietician to discuss the NHS super calorie restricted diet, at this stage I'll try anything as this weight just does not want to shift. DN has said that she thinks my pancreas is just really struggling now to do it's job. Thanks for any advice with this.
Maggie
