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Ozympic Only For Type 2 Diabetics
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Well, fellow Diabetics, the weight loss people sucking up Ozympic has finally hit my son. When he went to the pharmacy to get his 1.0 Ozympic, the pharmacist had to give him two packs of the 0.5 and advise he has to inject two of those, rather than just one injection. She said Drs were still RXing Ozympic for weight loss. Go back to Dr and have them RX Wegovy, or whatever it's called!! That's the Weight loss med
LEAVE OZYMPIC ONLY FOR TYPE 2 DIABETICS
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Check with your insurance before getting two pens and doing two injections per week. I take 2mg per week and the pharmacy filled the prescription with two 1 mg pens. Next month I found out that my… read more

Bariatric Surgery
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How do people feel about this procedure? Please be honest for as I am considering having it done. Thank you for your thoughts. Regards.

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If I could afford it but it's not necessarily a change for the good

Visually Impaired Solutions For Insulin Injection
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Is there an affordable Device to assist visually impaired person to get correct dosage of insulin for a pensioner on government grant with no medical aid?

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The pen he has, is not effective, as he is struggling with his hearing too... Looking for something to give him some independence.

Is Everyone Having Trouble Getting Their Ozempic Any Alternative This Is Crazy I Need It .
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Thanks

How To You Prevent Brusing After An Injection?
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I have brusing since I started taking levimeir and humalog any ideas how to prevent it and why is it happening

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I put SLIGHT pressure (never wipe) with an alcohol prep or sterile gauze for a few seconds after the injection. It comes from years of working as a phlebotomist.

I Am T2. But I Often Forget To Take My Insulin, Especially When Stressed. What Are Some Ways That Help You Remember?
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I have the Alexa and Google assistants that remind me..plus i have a reminded on my smart phone.

Hello I Am Trying To Stay Under 1600 Calories A Day To Loose Weight .i Am On Metform Twice A Day. But Having Trouble With My Bowel.
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Eat all the veggies you want cut back on carbs switch to whole wheat and whole grain bread and eat high fiber cereals. Eat healthy snacks between meals to keep your blood sugars level with no drastic… read more

How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?
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It's fine 😊

How Many T2D Are On A Pump And Are Using The Keto Diet?
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We have so many gem providers in our Diabetes Team.
Thank you hkc!!!
Love all this honest information being shared.

Blood Sugar Very High, 350-450. What Foods Will Help To Lower It?
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Protein