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MaryMagdaline

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8. Ozempic was a lifesaver for me

Fri Nov 25, 2022, 04:48 PM

Nov 2022

I lost 50 pounds; no longer pre-diabetic; my brother lost 60 pounds and he is no longer pre-diabetic. Diabetes has decimated my family. One cousin died due to complications and my uncle lost his legs. My husband and father both developed heart disease because of diabetes. My husband died young (56) due to autoimmune disease (sarcoidosis) which likely resulted from diabetic complications. His brother died of diabetes at age 40. All my aunts and uncles (6 of them) on my father’s side had diabetes. I just might live 5 to 10 years longer if I avoid diabetes. I’ve recommended ozempic to all of my extended family. One sister had side effects - nausea. I had mild side effects but great results using the lowest possible dose. My advice: drink lots of water. When using ozempic, your brain tells you that you are not hungry (great!) but it also tells you that you are not thirsty (bad!!). Drink water whether you want to or not.

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'I miss eating': the truth behind the weight loss drug that makes food repulsive [View all] Coventina Nov 2022 OP

I'd take it. Elessar Zappa Nov 2022 #1

A 2-day fast breaks food cravings, then do an 18-6 or better daily fast with less than 50 carbs. TheBlackAdder Nov 2022 #51

Thanks! Elessar Zappa Nov 2022 #63

I wonder what happens when you go off of it? I went on doc03 Nov 2022 #2

So sad. Liver cancer took a lovely friend in sorta similar circumstances. Hortensis Nov 2022 #23

The weight return is true of all diets Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #48

I am 74 and have gone on many diets. I have found the best diet is exercise and consuming doc03 Nov 2022 #53

V true Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #68

Do you need a doctor's prescription since it is a diabetic drug? patricia92243 Nov 2022 #3

Yes. Although many doctors are prescribing it for the "off label" use of weight loss. n/t Coventina Nov 2022 #5

You need a prescription but you no longer need to be diabetic MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #12

The FDA can approve all day Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #70

Not only do you need an MD prescription Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #69

My husband takes it. Not for weight loss. nolabear Nov 2022 #4

I just took the first dose last Sunday. I haven't seen any revulsion. rsdsharp Nov 2022 #17

This is where I am Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #49

Agreed. Also stay away from FB groups. nolabear Nov 2022 #59

I don't think I even have an FB account anymore Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #71

True dat. Though I hate it. You're like my husband. nolabear Nov 2022 #75

This is the only thing that works for me DVRacer Nov 2022 #6

That's amazing and congrats! So sorry you had to fight for a life-saving drug. Coventina Nov 2022 #7

Wonderful!! Glad you had great results MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #10

Ozempic was a lifesaver for me MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #8

Thanks for your information! n/t Coventina Nov 2022 #9

You're welcome! I really believe in this drug MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #11

Forgot to mention that my blood pressure decreased and is now under control. MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #13

+1, uponit7771 Nov 2022 #45

From the article, side effects that make me say: "Oh dear".... Hekate Nov 2022 #14

I loved Phen Fen. xmas74 Nov 2022 #54

People say "oh dear" about side effects Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #74

Two years ago, my doctor told me if I didn't lose weight, I would have type II diabetes. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #15

Great achievement and much better than taking Ozempic! My best friend also lost 65 pounds naturally wishstar Nov 2022 #22

The problem with losing weight is besides losing fat, you also lose bone density and muscle. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #36

+1, I only need to lose 30 lbs but I don't want it to be muscle. If I was my weight but 5% body uponit7771 Nov 2022 #47

5% body fat is too low. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #55

I've started lifting for leg strength, do you feel like you have more balance with stronger legs?tia uponit7771 Nov 2022 #46

Yes, up to a point. Also doing leg and hip exercises can strengthen your bones. Dysfunctional Nov 2022 #60

Thx !! uponit7771 Nov 2022 #67

It's a drug for diabetics and diabetics are not being able woodsprite Nov 2022 #16

My pharmacy tech wife said exactly this NickB79 Nov 2022 #25

A lot of folks are insulin resistant and don't know it. Happy Hoosier Nov 2022 #56

Ozempic was not a good drug for me. davsand Nov 2022 #61

That was why I stopped taking Trulicity, woodsprite Nov 2022 #62

I need this nt hookaleft Nov 2022 #18

People will do any damn thing to not be fat. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #19

Of course! It's the one thing that it's acceptable to shame people for. n/t Coventina Nov 2022 #20

Yep. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #21

People in this thread seem to be doing it to not die of diabetes NickB79 Nov 2022 #26

Odds are they'll gain it back, with interest. Research is increasingly indicating that obesity is a WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #27

And the cause is.....? NickB79 Nov 2022 #28

We don't know, even when blaming obesity. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2022 #29

This is not my experience at all with Ozempic. phylny Nov 2022 #24

I have taken Ozempic for my diabetes ironflange Nov 2022 #30

I would take it MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #31

I miss tasting food, but it doesn't make me nauseous. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2022 #32

For some people, they lose their taste for alcohol TexasBushwhacker Nov 2022 #33

at school i paired bitter chocolate with a pastry i would binge on. dembotoz Nov 2022 #34

Metformin Deep State Witch Nov 2022 #35

OK, so what is the word on Metformin? Anyone on it? Just prescribed for me as pre-diabetic. nt Samrob Nov 2022 #37

You'll be a walking whoopie cushion Zorro Nov 2022 #38

It is widely used with no side effect but some have stomach problems grantcart Nov 2022 #40

It is my understanding that Trulicity is a sister drug to Ozempic LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #44

I get my Trulicity free from Lilly. Their income guidelines to grantcart Nov 2022 #58

I have been on metformin for over 20 years LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #43

Some people it's more than "some" Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #73

I use it and Ozempic. phylny Nov 2022 #57

Sounds horrific. I lost 30 lbs. taking Moringa Leaf Powder capsules. Here's my story.. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #39

Thank you for this information! MaryMagdaline Nov 2022 #52

there is no miracle weight loss drug Skittles Nov 2022 #41

I am about to start Trulicity which is a sister drug to Ozempic LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 #42

I take Ozempic Genki Hikari Nov 2022 #50

Just wait for tirzepatide which is being fast tracked. joshcryer Nov 2022 #64

the magic bullet people have been looking for. littlewolf Nov 2022 #65

A friend of ours who is a nurse has used it but she said there are some serious side effects. honest.abe Nov 2022 #66

when will people understand there is no miracle weight loss drug Skittles Nov 2022 #72