janemarie71
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- Type of diabetes
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hiya Janemarie71,
I had my first Trulicity injection last Thurs so due for my second one tomorrow.
Unfortunately for me it gave me horrendous tummy cramps that first night and since then have felt constantly sick with no appetite.
I've also stopped looking weight and think it's to do with my metabolism as it thinks I've gone on to starvation mode. My DN did say it causes side effects but I can't keep going like this.
I'm going to give tomorrow's injection another go and if I still feel the same next week then shall chat with my DN.
I'm really hoping you don't have these side effects as we are all different but be great if we can keep in touch and compare feelings etc...
All the best with it.
Sarah
Hi Jane,Hi Sarah
Thanks so much for your reply. I'm sorry to hear you are having such horrible side-effects. I took my first injection yesterday afternoon and so far my appetite has decreased (which I'm happy about) but no other effects as yet. I am nervous due to the reactions I've had in the past. It does say that the side-effects of nausea mostly settle after a week, so hopefully this will be the case for you. Has it had a good effect on your BS?
I'd love to keep in touch and share how it's going.
Hope you're feeling a bit better today.
Jane x
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer. You are right in that its not insulin based so potentially yes.victoza is a non insulin drug I believe so am asking can this be given to some one after they have been on Insulin or not ?
Glad its working for you too Sal. I'm 9 weeks in now, I still have some nausea but I agree a cuppa in the morning and it tends to fade. I've lost a stone so far so really happy.I am type 2 and on metformin & insulin. I was given Trulicity as the insulin made me put on weight (1 stone in a year). I have just had my third injection and want to tell people not to be put off by all the negativity out there. It nearly put me off trying it. My levels had been around 8-9 and after just 3 weeks they are down to 5-7. My insulin dose was 48, it’s now 32! I do feel sick in the mornings, but a slice of dry toast and a cup of tea soon sorts me out. I had the heart palpitations in the first week, but they stopped. As I have IBS anyway, I’m fairly used to all the other known side effects, but basically nothing has been that bad. I think it’s brilliant for me. I have lost 4lb and hope my reduced appetite is here to stay.
The symptoms have been worse this week, but still nothing I can’t handle. Diarrhoea, sulphur burps, acid reflux, but my sugar levels remain stable around 6-7. I still can’t eat as much as I used to, but I’m not losing much weight. Maybe the fact that I am still on insulin isn’t helping? Anyone else using Trulicity with Metformin and Insulin?Glad its working for you too Sal. I'm 9 weeks in now, I still have some nausea but I agree a cuppa in the morning and it tends to fade. I've lost a stone so far so really happy.
Just back from an appointment with the DN. HB1AC in May was 63, today it is 50. I am a very happy bunny!
The Hba1c number is not measured in mg/dl so that may be what is confusing youWell done you! How does this relate to dg/ml? I can’t find a conversion table that makes any sense!! My surgery still uses numbers like 7.4 or 6.8.
I think it will be 6.7 Sal, I have attached the chart that I used to convert.Well done you! How does this relate to dg/ml? I can’t find a conversion table that makes any sense!! My surgery still uses numbers like 7.4 or 6.8.
Thank you!I think it will be 6.7 Sal, I have attached the chart that I used to convert.
How are things going now Sal?The symptoms have been worse this week, but still nothing I can’t handle. Diarrhoea, sulphur burps, acid reflux, but my sugar levels remain stable around 6-7. I still can’t eat as much as I used to, but I’m not losing much weight. Maybe the fact that I am still on insulin isn’t helping? Anyone else using Trulicity with Metformin and Insulin?
Hi Loubie Lou!How are things going now Sal?
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