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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

I'm New To Insulin And Want To Know With The Flexipen How Many Times Do You Use 1 Pen Is It Once Or 3x For One Pen Help!
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I use lantus pen..first few times its kina ctreepy...now...its like piece of cake....you just dial in the units your dr perscribed...the needles are so amall...just remember to vary your injection… read more

What Is The Best Smart Pen Available In The US That Is Compatible With The Dexcom G7.
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I am a T2 with a Dexcom G7. I have been using the InPen but recently my Endocrinologist has been having difficulty getting approval for a new pen. She says it’s time to look at comparable alternatives.

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@A DiabetesTeam Member. Well I have no experience with the Dexvom 7. I use the Libre 2 meter and I'm happy with what it offers me. Sorry not to be able to offer any useful information. Good luck

Is Everyone Having Trouble Getting Their Ozempic Any Alternative This Is Crazy I Need It .
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I had my rx filled yesterday, but my pharmacist said that with the shortage, she may not have it for me next time. So I have 4 wks then will see. This is after I went through hoops getting our drug… read more

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 eat first take insulin after - never know what's going to be served - or when.!! It is ok to inject 20 mins before or up to 20 mins after meal😎

Any Advice Or Tips On How To Deal With Switching From An Insulin Pump Back To Insulin Pen And Finger Pricking ?
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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.

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 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.