I was unable to take Ozempic, though I had a really weird experience. I was taken off that and put on Mounjaro, so far it is working a little bit better. I was also advised that if you crash try eating more proteins with your meals, it takes your body longer to process this giving you more time to prevent lows

Ozempic and the rest in that drug class properly called GLP-1 Agonists really "mess with" the Hormone (GLP-1) that our body produces to turn on our own Insulin Production.

Anytime you put a "foreign substances" into your body and mess with the natural chemistry there is bound to be some percentage of the population that just can't use the stuff

Just about every drug has a 10 to 15% rejection rate and that is part of the "treatment game" - finding a medication that does what it is supposed to without causing negative effects "bad enough" to cause the discontinuation of use

It's not perfect and never will be

And since these drugs are so new Nobody can tell you with any kind of authority what they "might do" if you take them for 10 or 15 years - Ozempic has only been in use for 5 years - who knows what long term effects it "may" have - but one thing is certain - Uncontrolled Diabetes WILL cause a nasty, painful, lingering death that will make a horror movie look like a serene walk in the park

That is what must be balanced against potential side effects - something might be unpleasant but if it's at least "tolerable" that is still miles better than the alternative (which is a "known")

I would tell the doctor; you may not have to go to 1 mg with the results you are getting. Keep a very close record to show your doctor. You may have to eat many small meals aday; the doctor will advise you. Good luck

I took Ozempic also, it became a nightmare for me. I did great for awhile but once it got to a certain level it made me feel like I was starving! I gained weight due to overeating then getting sick because of that. I am no longer on it, I have switched to a new medication and I have lost the weight I gained and then some more. Many people do very well with it, but some do not. Hope you feel better and sending positive thoughts your way.

@A DiabetesTeam Member I agree with @A DiabetesTeam Member to talk to your Doc

Ozempic should not cause lows like that unless you are on another med as well but if "you" are seeing that the Doc may need to look for another option.

Since it happened twice it looks like you are having an unintended reaction so worth a chat with the Doc

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