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desidiabulum

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Dear All,
I haven't been on the forum for some years now, basically because all has been going fine. Weight, bloods, hba1c all OK. Diabetes clinic and my GP are now pushing strongly for me to go on to semaglutide. I am resisting because I am on so many drugs already (dapagliflozine, atorvastatin, lisinopril, bisoprolol, aspirin, gliclazide, B12 injections etc) and I feel I have the right sort of balance and I definitely don't need to lose weight. Gastrointestinal issues are my Achilles heel (I still have nightmares about my brief initial use of metformin) and I don't relish the possibility of having these exacerbated by new medication (also the muscle wastage, need to boost protein levels etc). The arguments I get back is that gliclazide is 'old-fashioned' (!) whereas semaglutide would be good for my heart etc. My instinct is that if a drug interferes so much with how the body functions it is only going to be a matter of years before long-term side effects are identified. I know I am lucky to be offered it, and I have been lucky to have mostly supportive healthcare professionals, but my instinct is 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. What do other people think?
 
Vielen dank, Antje! I appreciate the reassurance. I get the point of semaglutide for those who need to lose weight, but if weight is OK I don't see the point of then having to adjust diet etc to cope. I think in the end that the main thing with living with diabetes is to get reasonable control and then get on with one's life, rather than getting sucked into an endless battle of trying to improve hba1c. I don't doubt I could do better than my current hba1c of 49, but I have a busy and complicated life and this will do for me for now.:)
 
If you are happy with what you take, so what if it’s ’old fashioned’! Unless it’s actually not going to be made anymore then no need to change in my view. Stand your ground, it’s your body, you should be in control of what you take.
 
Hi, am T2 with similiar HBa1C to you. Am on 2x500mg modified release Metformin and 1x40mg Gliclazide. Couple of years ago surgery put me on Ozempic [they described as a new wonder drug] weekly injection 1mg [recommendation is 0.25mg initially] and I suffered major digestive issues, bloating, pain and severe constipation all within first 4 weeks. Did lose weight but felt unable to each normally .

Complained and was immediately taken off Ozempic without explanation. Googled and found many Canadians having similar digestive problems and some seeking legal recourse against manufacturer.

Have co stantly struggled with local sutgery who in spite of good control constantly want to play with meds as NHS guidelines change.

You have had good advice here if it aint broke etc, as I have. My surgery I'm sure wishes I would give up daily prick testing and use their once a year HBa1C but its my body and I need to know what is going on.
 
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