I've been concerned with absorption of medications.

Not many EMTs would know to do that.

For me the delayed emptying of my stomach caused me to always feel full. So I could eat very little after about a week. I was taking the starter dosage.

I ended up dropping 7 pounds in 6 days. Then things stabilized.

When I had a hypo. I couldn't relay on anything orally reaching my bloodstream. So I placed it under my tongue. For sublingual absorption.

It went directly into my bloodstream. It worked quickly and was great. Not many people would know to do this. I'm not your average bear. Praise God.

There are several known temporary side effects that most can work through.

My rapid weight loss was concerning. I could not eat anything. My stomach was not releasing enough. My bowels were still regular.

Good luck. Most every one does great on Ozempic. Baby steps.

I was reluctant to share because my reaction is an anomaly.

Good luck.

Hi @A DiabetesTeam Member.
You've gained weight because you are eating more carbs than you need for daily energy - while using insulin.

Insulin has 2 jobs.
1- convert the carbs we eat to the energy we need for daily tasks.

If we are inactive, we need less energy.

2- store excess carbs as fat for future use.

Carbs are simple --- sugars.
Carbs are complex - carbs.
Carbs are - fiber.

Add up sugars and carbs--- subtract fiber for net carbs.

Have a wonderful day.

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My diet is controlled and sugars are, usually, well within the limits. It's only since I started toujeo that the weight pilled on. Not eating more ( in fact the opposite) and feeling OK apart from the weight. I may be totally fooling myself. Doctor immediately said its the Toujeo. I also now have a inguinal hernia that he says will fade one i lose weight.
I always felt I was in control (with help from wife) but now have this irritating monster on my shoulder. Ni alternative though.
Thanks for your advice and concern

It's good to know how to improvise, isn't it Henry? If you are bloated that bad, it will affect absorption of nutrients and meds