Any side affects

@@donnak9258 yes- for me the biggest thing was feeling nauseous after eating or if I ate too much, dry mouth, and constipation. I will say that my side effects were mild though, and seemed to go away after the first few weeks. I’m now 11 weeks in and I’ve now lost 38 pounds!

@@ShellyWellyisbored Thanks and you too trucility or ozempeic?

Did you do any exercises while taking Tirzepatide? If you did, how often and how intense of a workout?

@@iamme50 eating healthy and exercise is a must if you don’t want saggy skin- I am now up to 48 pounds of weight loss and I do not work out super intense- mostly cardio on an elliptical and stationary bike 6 days a week at 40-60 minutes.

Hi there can you share with me how much weight you've lost so far? I just took my first injection this morning.

Took my first injection on a Wednesday and felt the effects the very next day. Lost of appetite with nausea, we’ll see how it goes

Does it make you sick when you do eat though ? Like feel nauseous ?

I'm a week in, non diabetic and the same story here, no cravings. Haven't weighed myself but I feel like my clothes fit better

@@JC-cc7zu can I ask how you got it?

@@judithevans6742 asked my doctor and he wrote the script. 28 pounds now

Down 28lbs in 7 weeks

Can I ask why you switched from Ozempic and how the Mounjaro is so far? I tried Ozempic a few months ago but stopped after 3 weeks due to low blood sugars. I’m starting again this week and stopping both my oral meds for blood sugar. Hoping that will help and keep my sugars from dropping too low. I asked my Dr today about Mounjaro instead and she said she isn’t prescribing it yet.

Same! I was nervous for days while waiting for it to be delivered! I felt nothing, I had to make sure the needle went in bc I didn’t feel anything.

Great to hear Crystal

Good luck! How exciting!! You are going to be amazed!! 11 weeks in I’ve lost 38 pounds!!!

@@ShellyWellyisbored feel very energized already. Not much of an appetite but that’s what I wanted

@@TheGrant59 how did u get it and did insurance cover it?

Sorry to hear about your mum shylece. All the best

@@diabetesdietguy thank you 🙏🏽

@@shyleceseymore4726 has it affected your blood pressure?

Could i ask how much you paid ?

Start it on a Friday.

@@mountainstosurf go on their website for the savings card.

@@mountainstosurf just saw your reply- my insurance covers it so far so I pay a regular copay of $20

@@ShellyWellyisbored my doc gave me to firth month and then to my surprise my insurance covered 2 boxes of the 5 mg hopefully they don't change there mind I'm having good results so far

This is awesome to hear i just took my first dose 2.5mg I’m your exact same starting point 196 lb at 5’8 165 is my ideal weight

@bugsy74 good luck on your journey. I am currently at 155. My last dose was 5mg on 12/26. I now take persona supplements to help with maintaining.

Ah nice you’re in Tirzepatide already. Where you based??

@@diabetesdietguy USA

@@svuvmdv4608 ah ahead of us in the UK. Well that’s where the licence is for it but hopefully here asap. Let me know how you go on it!

@@diabetesdietguy Yep. 2 days after first dose, side affects are much milder than ozempic or its that I am on lower dose. So far can tolerate the dose. Ozempic 1ml per week puts me down to sleep for 2 days. Will update on weight loss if any in couple of weeks

@@josephb3147 .5ml = 2.5mg. I stopped it after 2 weekend shots. It has such severe side affect, that I feel sick for 2-3 days from the day I take the shot. My work does not allow me that. Also, if I took the shot, I have to sleep much more to dissipate the medicine out.

Did you use the coupon?

@@birther1968 no, my insurance paid for it

@@jessicaydanysalazar hey how is it going, any changes?

@@mariamadiallo1909 yes.. Im down 25 lbs..don't feel hungry and get full really fast.. stopped drinking coke from the get go. I just dont crave it anymore.

@@jessicaydanysalazar wow, congrats on that 25 down way to go!! I'm happy for you☺️

Can you please tell me how

Just took my 1st,2.5 injection today, congratulations to the both of u.

My doctor didn't want to give it to me he prefers to have me on the phentermine. My nice is on both mugourno and phentermine

Awesome Amy

Congratulations Amy, that’s amazing 🎉

What diet did you follow along with semaglutide?

@anushikha sharma I can't eat fried foods because they upset my stomach. And I try to eat things that are easier to digest. Other than that I haven't changed my diet at all. The Ozempic makes me feel full longer and I don't snack at all now. I can only eat smaller portions of food because I feel full faster. The medication actually does the work to help me control how much I eat.

What is your dosage of ozempic

My Dr gave me a sample box to try last week. I haven’t taken it yet, concerned about it being so new, and how it may react in my body. I’m leary to try it; for side effect reasons.

That’s what i am saying. Long term, we don’t know what it does and they have proved it causes cancer in rats. Rats will be the only thing that will outlive us lol

My dr said that it only caused cancer to rats fed higher levels than we'll ever receive.

Fake News

Why is no one talking about if it hurts when it pokes you

What diet did you follow along semaglutide?

5 days? Wow congratulations

@@lilydjesus9009 I'm on week three and I'm down 17 now.

any changes to your diet and exercise?

@@redleydaza8503 I'm down 21 pounds total with 35 pounds as my goal.

I pay 25 dollars for my monthly prescription, I just went online and got a copay card for it.

@@jeffreyjohnsrude8701 that was a limited special promotion

Normal healthy diet Kerry No need to overthink it But good to try to build healthy eating habits alongside this because if the jabs removed, people tend to gain weight and return to previous dietary intakes Lots of veggies, some fruits, lean proteins, slow releasing carbs.

Update! How did it go?!

What dose for they prescribe you ? Thank you

@@salonsoFL 2.5 for 4 weeks for a loading dose. They will increase it next month.

You shouldn't be on it if not diabetic. Diabetics can't get it because of people like you. Theres a world shortage

@@FeliciasJourney27 update

@@todds5956 down 28 lbs so far. Week 12

Hi mnhuu Not everyone responds but for those that do they are quite effective Truly isnt as effective as the one in the video though

@Diabetes Diet Guy I tell you what 1st 24 hours was feeling sick for a few hours and lost appetite which is still ongoing 24 hours later for some reason my body is telling me im not hungry 2 litres of water good kettle bell work out inbetween

Hi Jeff I think I understand what you mean. If you’re A1c has dropped whilst on insulin below target levels and the only thing that has changed is your weight e.g. same insulin dose but lower A1c. Then the risk is hypos if on insulin. So step 1 is to reduce the insulin. Then you keep lowering the insulin and see how that effects blood glucose levels day to day. If the reduction causes high glucose levels or an increased A1c then you need insulin. If you continue to hypo or have low A1cs (likely hypo range) you repeat the process. However, if your A1c is in target range with insulin then you probably can’t stop insulin at that point But the point is - yes if you lose weight - insulin doses often come down and some people are able to stop depending on the individual 👍

@@diabetesdietguy Thank you .

Hard to say actually Brian. I know some of our consultants will switch patients if they have stagnated with their weight loss to more potent options but then 40lbs off is pretty good going!

@@diabetesdietguy i just want to keep the weight off,

@@Brian.8272 speak with your nurse/doctor and keep an eye on your weight

@@diabetesdietguy i dont want to lose more, i just want to maintain

Yes

Ha ha good shout.

Hey Richard Yep you’re correct although it’s GIP if not a typo

Sorry to hear that I’ve heard it’s been tough to get in some instances

I was able to be off of my meds because of it

@@LakennaChitmanBooker Thank You. Ever since I got the Covid shot Moderna...my anxiety went from 1 to 10. I also had an allergic reaction.

Hey Jane I’m not too hot on things that side of the Atlantic as I presume your question is American based? I’m UK based so the system is just so different here. Perhaps someone can help out in the comments?

I have diabetes and my doctor put me on Trulicity to control by ACI but I heard about the major side effect thyroid cancer I am worry about developing one. How long have you been on Trulicity before noticing a your cist?

Age might be a consideration in some circumstances Brenda but as fair as I’m aware age isn’t a reason not to start it if it’s suitable

I take it and I am 74. Some nausea the day after my shot but it’s not too bad.

If you have commercial insurance there is a copay card for 25.00 per month.

your doctor can give you a coupon it will only cost 25 a month

Google the coupon online for this product.

I paid $30 and I have Kaiser/HMO coverage. I received 2 pens. Just took my first injection tonight

If you are taking it for weight loss, insurance and the copay card won't cover it. I have a very expensive BCBS plan. No coverage. GoodRx has discount cards. In my area, a one month supply ranges from $944.31-$1037.

Yes

Hey Greg, it's very inter personal thing. Would likely need a full assessment and personalised plan. Could be lots of things preventing you gaining weight. Less sinister examples include high metabolism, lots of activity, lower calorie food options or just eating less/less calories than you think.

Have you ever considered weight-lifting building? Usually you use special carbs to increase muscle mass. Just a thought

@@vlugovsky hey what do you mean by special carbs?

@@gregflowers83 If you go to any Store which handles Muscle building, you will see tons of complex carbs. This, combined with exercise, will increase your mass and weight. If you go to a gym, ask a trainer to help you! Better yet, look up muscle building on youtube

Maybe your BS is running high? If you are eating non stop, and your BS is high, you may actually lose weight. My little sis did that in college to lose weight and she ended up losing one of her retinas

Hi Jacqueline Sorry to hear it’s not working for you Perhaps you need to up the dose ?? Have you spoken to the doctor? Not everyone responds to the meds to be honest but worth speaking with the doc to see if there’s a bigger dose or another option that might suit you better

Names in the description Siahn 👍

Tirzepatide

Hey Kelli Yes it’s a medication for type 2 diabetes. This class of meds may be licensed in the future for purely weight loss. One of them is already but the rest are not. But usually when one is licensed the others follow eventually. However, yes, at the moment, it requires prescription

@@diabetesdietguy its not available in Australian yet is it.

@@kelliboyton4074 ooooo not sure It’s not actually available in the UK just yet Kelli. I think it’s still in the trials phase but it’s coming from what I read. Happy to be corrected from anyone reading 👍

Can you tell me the one that is currently prescribed for weight loss?

@@gladysg949 liraglutide I think Gladys. But I think more are being approved. Think semgalutide 2.4mg is soon to be approved

Not sure where you’re based April It’s available in the US but not in the UK as yet To my knowledge in the UK it will initially only be licensed if you have type 2 diabetes but that will likely change down the line as further licenses are granted But ultimately it comes from a doctors prescription.

Hi Trina No this isn’t a starvation diet. Nor is 1200kcal starvation but it’s a low energy intake. If you’re vomiting you should stop the meds. Most people do not get the severe side effects you describe. I think the main difference is when someone follows a lower kcal diet without a GLP-1 they are fighting hunger and essentially the drive to eat. So it rarely is sustainable long term. What this does is remove the biological driver to eat too much. Which is a good option for some people and makes it more sustained. The diet you eat should still be nutrient rich. But my preferred option as a dietitian is to always eat healthy and exercise regularly without the need for meds But for a multitude of reasons, lots of people can’t follow that route. In which case, helping them lose weight and for the most part - simultaneously treat their diabetes - is better than not doing it. A few diabetes meds like insulin or sulphonylureas treat glucose levels but make you put on weight with no other additional benefits. So long term the diabetes will likely actually get worse metabolically Whereas meds like GLP-1 and SGLT-2 inhibitor’s help you lose weight - so treat the underlying cause of the diabetes so it gets better and have additional benefits like CVD and renal protection. So if you’re choosing a med, these are probably a better option longer term than other options. So I can see why they are widely used.

Ps by all accounts the injection is relatively painless btw. So maybe give it a try 👍. Worst case it’s not for you. Best case it really helps Keep us updated Trina!

Trulicity is the same drug class but a different medication.

I thought it would. If it lowers blood sugar to the extremes for a diabetic, it is going to do the same thing for someone who is not a diabetic.

you get it if you have type 2 diabetes from your endocrinologist

@@Lisa-ux4wpnegative.. it’s been approved for weight loss for obese people

I’d need to re look at the study Joyce Think that’s over a year off the top of my head. That was the first end point reporting period. If it was longer, it wasn’t much longer

40 weeks but they were followed for over a year

@@melissaacostaSC ah thanks Melissa! 👍

52 pounds in 72 weeks. Around 3.5 pounds a month right?

@@J.D.Vision which highlights how people should view weight loss cause I know a lot patients who if they lost 3.5lbs in a month would be disappointed. Although, the weight loss likely started more rapid initially and tapered off over time but it speculating

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Must admit I’ve not had a shot of this rich but by all accounts if you’ve ever had a blood finger glucose, it’s easier than that It’s not like atypical injection. It’s a very small fine needle. So as injections go, this will be one of the best.

It’s a subcutaneous injection painless

It feels like if you poked a sliver on your skin to see if it was sharp. It doesn't hurt hardly at all. The needle is very small.

U can’t feel it at all

any pancreatic issues such as pancreatitis unfortunately is a contraindication for these meds yeska

Any evidence you’re referring to specifically bexy??

Everything has a risk, being overweight has risks. Nothing is without risk

@@faithinthejourney6409 hey faith Im just asking as you’re mentioning a very specific cancer risk? So was just asking what your source as this isn’t a commonly association with these meds There are some contraindications - one if you have already developed a specific type of cancer but there’s no evidence I or my colleagues have ever mentioned, or the reps who represent them, or the medial literature I’ve encountered that have mentioned an increased risk in cancer rates. So I’d appreciate ya source if ok 👌

If Thyroid cancer has ran in your family or you have had it yourself ur at risk.

@@maggienjoshreynolds6592 yep Maggie and that’s all in the contraindications publicly listed and considered by your medical team. Like you shouldn’t take these if you have a history of pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer either Ozempic shouldn’t be started in people with active retinopathy. That’s different from causing cancer of causing eye disease. And this is why we have medical histories, records and consultations to decide the most appropriate medications based on your individual circumstances. Same with oral diabetes therapies. They won’t be started if your kidney function is impaired to a certain level or you have certain histories. So what you describe is accurate but different from causing disease.

Yes

Lots of comments about this below and the overwhelming consensus is no it isn’t

Nope

My guess is a heart attack, amputations, stroke issues and so on. Hurt far more than the very fine needle from this injection.

Absolutely none. I have a insulin pump and its way more painful. all you hear is a click and after a second a second click its done and no pain whatsoever.

40 weeks I think Diana but participants were followed for a year

@@diabetesdietguy over 72 weeks

Hey Wm The Overwhelming majority of it is fat. With respect to those on the medication, the indication for starting this medicine is that you are carrying too much fat mass

Not in the UK silvana buy there will be others. I think wagovy is coming soon just for weight loss

@@diabetesdietguy I was goin to get wegovy…but there’s a shortage…ugh so frustrating

@@silvanastephanie well no rush. Do your best with diet and exercise first. That’s always the better route anyway in my opinion but I’m sure it I’ll be available soon enough

@@diabetesdietguy lol I’ve tried but I need something stronger to control my appetite..hoping it’s available by September

I'm going to try pgx fiber once more to create the fullness feeling in my stomach but if it doesn't work I will try out for the shot.

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