Weight loss injections & Retinopathy

[superbarney]

Hi everyone! Do you think there will ever be any weight loss injections (or even a pill) that can be taken with a history of retinopathy? I am losing but slowly but certainly could do with some help. Thanks.

 

[hello_girl]

I have been told I have diabetic macular oedema and had my first of 3 injections last week. I am also having Mounjaro injections for my diabetes and weight loss (weight loss not happening) my numbers are down but I have been hearing about the connection Mounjaro has to eye problems. I've gone onto a panic and am thinking of giving up Mounjaro. The diabetic team in this area which I have just moved into, is shocking non existent. I have no idea what to do. I'm sure it must have been discussed but I've only just joined this group. I wonder if Mounjaro caused my already problematic eye problems. Can anyone advice?

 

[lessci]

I believe it depends on the stage of your retinopathy. I'm on Trulicity, which is a GLP inhibitor, but not on of the ones currently being prescribed as a weight loss drug, although it's definitely an appetite suppressant for me, and has helped reduce the "food noise" volume too. I've got stage 1 retinopathy and maculopathy

 

[Lakeslover]

I have been told I have diabetic macular oedema and had my first of 3 injections last week. I am also having Mounjaro injections for my diabetes and weight loss (weight loss not happening) my numbers are down but I have been hearing about the connection Mounjaro has to eye problems. I've gone onto a panic and am thinking of giving up Mounjaro. The diabetic team in this area which I have just moved into, is shocking non existent. I have no idea what to do. I'm sure it must have been discussed but I've only just joined this group. I wonder if Mounjaro caused my already problematic eye problems. Can anyone advice?

I was told I couldn’t have Mounjaro because I have mild background retinopathy.

You really need to discuss with your diabetic team and ophthalmologist whether there could be any connection with your macular oedema. I would certainly do that before considering stopping the treatment.

 

[carlt]

My optometrist told me there was a risk of Retinopathy but suggested that, considering my heart issues I would be happier blind than dead.

One year on Mounjaro and I have lost 3.5 stones of my 5 stone target and the central retinal vein occlusion (apparently not diabetes related) has improved despite my optometrist saying it wouldn't get any better (probably not Mounjaro related).

My heart problems are still there and probably always will be which makes exercise difficult but it is helped by not carrying a huge weight tied round my waist.

My blood sugar is "normal" though still controlled by Metformin.

Edited to add: My BP is now normal too.