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when do you decide?

Discussion in 'Incretin Mimetics' started by cdpm, Sep 19, 2021.

  1. cdpm

    cdpm Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    when does a person decide if a drug they are taking is doing anything?
    ive been taking ozempic 1 mg for nearly a year (begun at lower doses)
    and the only thing thats happened is a worsening a1c
    from 6.6 to 6.8
    i dont want to blame the medication but my original
    reason for trying it was to lower the amount of insulin
    i use which hasnt happened
    do i continue to risk side effects for what seems like
    no benefits?
    what would you consider in deciding to continue?
     
    #1 cdpm, Sep 19, 2021 at 5:13 PM
  2. jape

    jape Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    An a1c of 6.6 to 6.8 is not really a worsening! I would consider that well within the realm of a measurement error.
     
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    #2 jape, Sep 19, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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