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<blockquote data-quote="human-pin-cushion" data-source="post: 162248" data-attributes="member: 30578"><p><strong>Re: VICTOZA</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I've been on Victoza since July 2010. Prior to commencement - my HbA1c level was 9.7. </p><p></p><p>At my most recent appointment - my HbA1c is now 6.7 *normal range* which in my eyes is amazing! Definately the 'missing link' - as I have struggled with certain dosages of oral meds (including Metformin SR and adding that third tablet).</p><p></p><p>My regime now is</p><p>(AM) 1 x 500mg Metformin, 1 x 80mg Gliclazide</p><p></p><p>(LUNCHTIME) 1.2mg Liraglutide [VICTOZA] sc injection</p><p></p><p>(PM) 1 x 500mg Metformin, 1 x 80mg Gliclazide</p><p></p><p>This is working for me; and I have to monitor closely my pre-evening meal bG's to decide if I need to do half dose gliclazide, or eventually none at all - as my control gets better. I don't want a HYPO thanks.</p><p></p><p>Since July 2010, I have lost 4" off my waist - and about 8KG in weight - which I know is a contributing factor to my improving levels - and a side effect of the 'injectable gastric band' that is Victoza. </p><p></p><p>Side effects, I've had the usual suspects - the loss of appetite, stomach discomforts, injection side bruising and soreness, the feeling sick, being sick, diarrhoea etc. <strong>All of these will eventually ease or go away - so STICK WITH IT people - it's worth it in the long run!</strong></p><p></p><p>Around 1 month into the new regime, I did notice that I was experiencing what I would call an "Emergency evacuation" - every 8 days. You could almost set your watch by it - around 01:00am I would wake and would have a hurried bout of S+D with stomach discomfort. This would happen for about 4-5 weeks, and then it happened no further episodes. </p><p></p><p>I would recommend taking one of those Pro-biotic drinks like Yakult Lite; I'm pretty sure that helped me. I continue to have these on a daily basis.... keeps my tummy in good working order.</p><p></p><p>Today I feel FAB ! It is working wonders for me (personally); It is worth sticking at it if you are new to Victoza; the results are truly wonderful !</p><p></p><p>..if you are wondering why I take my Victoza in the middle of the day, it is because I fly all over the world with my job. So, no matter what TimeZone I end up, my injection time is still within normal daytime hours. Is there any other benefit to injecting midday? Aside from the fact that you take ORAL meds (AM) and (PM) - so why not dose in the middle of the day? This works for my own personal circumstance.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading ! I'm always happy to discuss my own experiences, so don't be afraid to come and say Hi !</p><p></p><p>Mark aka "The Human Pin Cushion"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="human-pin-cushion, post: 162248, member: 30578"] [b]Re: VICTOZA[/b] I've been on Victoza since July 2010. Prior to commencement - my HbA1c level was 9.7. At my most recent appointment - my HbA1c is now 6.7 *normal range* which in my eyes is amazing! Definately the 'missing link' - as I have struggled with certain dosages of oral meds (including Metformin SR and adding that third tablet). My regime now is (AM) 1 x 500mg Metformin, 1 x 80mg Gliclazide (LUNCHTIME) 1.2mg Liraglutide [VICTOZA] sc injection (PM) 1 x 500mg Metformin, 1 x 80mg Gliclazide This is working for me; and I have to monitor closely my pre-evening meal bG's to decide if I need to do half dose gliclazide, or eventually none at all - as my control gets better. I don't want a HYPO thanks. Since July 2010, I have lost 4" off my waist - and about 8KG in weight - which I know is a contributing factor to my improving levels - and a side effect of the 'injectable gastric band' that is Victoza. Side effects, I've had the usual suspects - the loss of appetite, stomach discomforts, injection side bruising and soreness, the feeling sick, being sick, diarrhoea etc. [b]All of these will eventually ease or go away - so STICK WITH IT people - it's worth it in the long run![/b] Around 1 month into the new regime, I did notice that I was experiencing what I would call an "Emergency evacuation" - every 8 days. You could almost set your watch by it - around 01:00am I would wake and would have a hurried bout of S+D with stomach discomfort. This would happen for about 4-5 weeks, and then it happened no further episodes. I would recommend taking one of those Pro-biotic drinks like Yakult Lite; I'm pretty sure that helped me. I continue to have these on a daily basis.... keeps my tummy in good working order. Today I feel FAB ! It is working wonders for me (personally); It is worth sticking at it if you are new to Victoza; the results are truly wonderful ! ..if you are wondering why I take my Victoza in the middle of the day, it is because I fly all over the world with my job. So, no matter what TimeZone I end up, my injection time is still within normal daytime hours. Is there any other benefit to injecting midday? Aside from the fact that you take ORAL meds (AM) and (PM) - so why not dose in the middle of the day? This works for my own personal circumstance. Thanks for reading ! I'm always happy to discuss my own experiences, so don't be afraid to come and say Hi ! Mark aka "The Human Pin Cushion" [/QUOTE]
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