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Posted 8/6/2019 3:12 PM (GMT -5)
So trulicity and ozempic is the meds I'll get to choose from next month. Looks like trulicity is going to be cheaper on the budget and do the same job and I'll be able to wean from meds. My pharmacist doesn't want to take me off all meds until my next a1c 6 months down the road but he is impressed with my numbers although he says I eat less carbs than he recommends and I have my goals in my libre set too low but we compromised to 130 since my numbers are to good. He said if it wasnt for my libre he would have to take me off tresiba now but since he can see I am having no lows he doesnt want to switch meds until next visit in 6 weeks. Also he told me not to have my a1c until he sees me because it will have the most accurate a1c than if the doctor does it on September 3rd and he will do one in the office. So I am trusting him and going to wait as painful as it is to wait.

But can I get your thoughts on trulicity and ozempic
Posted 8/6/2019 8:03 PM (GMT -5)
I don't know those medications so I can't tell you anything about them. I will tell you to buy Diabetes Solution by Richard Bernstein, MD, however, so you can learn a lot about diabetes, blood sugar and food. I am not a doctor but for the past 12 years or so I've followed a very low carb eating plan (no bread or anything with flour and no potatoes) and all my lab tests have been great including liver, kidney functions and cholesterol. Following recommendations of a high amount of carbs will keep your blood sugar very high and if you eat plenty of varied vegetables, all sorts of greens and a small amount of protein from meat/poultry/fish everyday, you will find you'll have a lot of energy as well as good blood sugar. I also eat some berries with yogurt as treats.

Please read the link in my signature and you will also find more info on blood sugar. I'm glad you're doing well.
Posted 8/6/2019 8:22 PM (GMT -5)
Hello Worriedgirl:

Great that you are doing better! Congrats!! I am not a Type 2 and also I don't know how these medications will affect you(Tresiba, I use) but here is a site for you to familiarize yourself on both:

(Sorry, copy and paste) Of course, you will NOT have all of the side effects. Then as Lanie says, carry on as usual with your diet, appointments, relaxing time and exercise. Good Luck going forward.

https://www.rxlist.com/ozempic_vs_trulicity/drugs-condition.htm#what_are_possible_side_effects_of_ozempic


(made the link hot smile)

Post Edited By Moderator (Lanie G) : 8/7/2019 11:57:19 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/8/2019 6:38 AM (GMT -5)
I would trust the lab over the pharmacy a1c. But that is just me. I know not of the meds you speam of...but could be know via a different name. The lab can do a h1n1...cant remember something like this, my doc gets it as part of a1c lab testing. ...apparenrly more definitive. HT
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