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Has Anyone Seen The Headline "Ozempic Linked With A Blinding Eye Condition"??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

If anyone is taking a GLP-1 class drug which includes Ozempic, Rybelsus, Mounjaro or some of the older ones like Victoza this headline may sound a little scary

It is based on a study done at Harvard Med and just published in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA) so that means to start, this is not just a headline from someone sitting in a basement wearing a tinfoil hat - it's a "reliable source"

But what the headlines are not going to say is how they came about that statement

Here's what… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member just seen doing Lawsuit for three kinds in United States

July 12

Who Is Taking Rybelsus? I Have Been Having Problems Getting Trulicity.

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hamptonroads, Va
A DiabetesTeam Member

I went 9 weeks without and Dr moved me to Ozempic

July 5

So Has Any1 Heard Of Eating Ur Vegies N Proteins First Before The Carbs To Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes N Can This Also Help In Type 1`s?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kapuskasing, ON

Someone also told me that its also helpful for hypothyroidism? Not sure what he meant by it helping a thyroid condition ? But any answers are all welcomed thanks....

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member Milk Thistle is actually a traditional for treating gallbladder issues

Back a few years ago it was being studied to see if it could be used at therapeutic levels as an… read more

September 20

Does Diabetes Always Progress To A Debilitating Degree Causing Death In The End?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

One of our members, Jim, asked yesterday essentially "what can we expect" as the disease progresses, when will it happen etc

I provided the best answer I could, but got thinking a comparison of 5 different Type 2 journeys may better illustrate just how Different Diabetes is from one to another

Since I come from a huge family cluster going back at least 4 generations, I have lot's of examples to choose from

I will start with my personal hero - my Great Grandfather (paternal side), Harry

Harry… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Definitely diabetes is different for everyone and you need to find what works for you. What’s not different is the need to control our blood sugar. For me sugar is like crack, one taste and I will… read more

July 4

Exercise

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
sant'antioco caw

Ho sperimentato che l'esercizio fisico accompagnato dalla musica(dance) la maggior parte delle volte mi ha portato i livelli di glicemia a valori accettabili... Il consiglio che vi posso dare è quello di provare, soprattutto nel primo pomeriggio o anche la sera... Buon divertimento.. Ciao

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member

Ciao Marco
Si Grazie
Hi invertito La Mia diagnosi da prediabetico a non diabetica 🤗

July 1

Likelihood And Timing Of A1C Increases And Diabetic Complications Despite A Patient's Best Efforts

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ames, IA

Jim Lohr, Ames, Iowa, Type 2, diagnosed September, 2023.I am not on medication. I buy and use the Abbott Libre 3 and have been able to keep their "A1C" below 6.5. (I think the Libre 3 registers about 3/10 high, that my A1C is really below 6.2.) I have lost 50 extra pounds I couldn't lose for my lifetime before my current age of 79 (Caucasian Male). The Libre 3 identifies blood sugar spikes, I have cut way down on carbs and hope to keep the diabetes under 6.5 as long as I can. I am in-range… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

Wow, what an (another) eye opener. Your explanation answered many of my questions too, thank you @A DiabetesTeam Member 😊

July 1

CGM What Is The Best Way To Keep The Cam On? I Have A Problem That The Cam Falls Off!

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Long Valley, NJ
A DiabetesTeam Member

This is a little different, I was a freestyle libre user. Are used to get the stickers and stick it on top of the sensor that helped it stay on you can get about 4 to 5 for about 12 bucks. Some of… read more

July 15

I Recently Started Taking A Statin For My Chlorestrole. Now My Blood Sugars Are Higher. So What Is A Person To Do?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO
A DiabetesTeam Member

I just have mote trouble bringing my sugars down. They say the Statin blocks the liver from accepting sugars and starches. Then it goes back to the blood stream and raises you sugar levels. So which… read more

June 30

Something NEW For Basil Insulin Users??? Wouldn't It Be Nice If Your "nightly Insulin Injection" Was Only Required "Once A Week"??

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

Novo Nordisk is pleased to announce Canada will be the
first country worldwide to launch Awiqli® (insulin icodec injection), which will be available across the country starting June 30, 2024.

Awiqli® is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin and is indicated for the treatment of adults with diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control.1 Health Canada approved Awiqli® on March 12, 2024.

“The arrival of Awiqli® in Canada marks a pivotal moment in over 100 years of diabetes care.

By… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member Hi that would be awesome I used to take Trulicity then found early this month could take ordered it but my dr was out of town so waiting til tomorrow to talk the nurse and the… read more

June 30

Has Anyone Had Any Problems With Stomach Pain After Taking Farxiga?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nutley, NJ
A DiabetesTeam Member

The FDA-approved label for Farxiga lists common side effects, but stomach pain is not specifically mentioned. Common side effects include:

- Changes in urination
- Cold symptoms
- Urinary tract… read more

June 29
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