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What sort of withdrawal symptoms are common?
Thanks @A DiabetesTeam Member. I've been off it a week and no obvious reactions so far :)
Can You Change Medication Prescribed If You Have Side Effect?
In terms of pills and others
If side effects from your diabetes medication bother you, it's important to talk to your doctor. They can help you by:
- Switching medications
- Adjusting the timing of your doses
Always continue… read more
What To Do If I Can't Afford The Diabetes Meds Prescribed?
Generics were mentioned in another discussion so I am going to do a piece on what is available out there if you just can't afford that great new med that does everything including make your morning coffee for you
I may get a little long here, so may be a part 2 or 3 to this
I also will not get into a discussion about greed or why drugs cost so much in the first place. That may be a discussion that needs to be had but that won't help "today" if you can't afford the cost of or the copay even if… read more
If you can't afford the diabetes medications prescribed, consider the following tips:
- Ask for Generic Versions: Consult your physician to see if a generic version of the medication will work just… read more
Medication
Does any of my diabetic friends take or have taken Tradjenta and if so have you had any issues with it? I was just put on this medication a few days ago and I'm having some stomach issues. Thank you for any information
Thank you AngelaDemo
Do You Want Me To Show You How I Got My Diabetes Type2 In Remission?
After I saw the photo of my late mother when she was 80 and in an Aged care home - she was a late onset Diabetic too and she had lost a lot of weight and she looked great.
My question is do you want any help from me to get healthier and stronger?
Initially I set about eating 3 healthy meals daily and less fattening snacks between meals like chips and dips and I cut out ice cream and cakes and I started walking more often and further and faster and it started helping me to lose weight and… read more
Hello Elmo yes I love the pretty sunsets here at Maroochydore l.
Wednesday morning here at just on 8am and it’s a cool breezy day here today and I am going out soon for the Canasta Card games and… read more
Is Anyone Taking Amaryl? I Have Had Good Results So Far.
I am taking 4mg of glimiepiride.
I Have A Very High Deductable Through My Insurance Plan Which Is Bringing My Toujeo, Humalog And Victoza To Around $700.00 Or Just Over.
what can i do to bring it down?
it’s always best to chat with your healthcare professional before adjusting your diet.
Can Someone Give Me Suggestions On What's The Best And Worst Oral Medication For Type Two Diabetes. Thank You 😊
Medications
Does Any Take Or Know Somebody Who Takes Jardiance Or Farxiga?
My insurance has decided not to cover my rybellsus. No skin off my back really.. but now my Dr wants to see if the insurance company will cover either of the above mentioned scripts.. I am not fond of the side effects from either. I had taken the inovokana but ended up with yeast infections every month.. esp right before my period. Sorry guys that is on my team if it's TMI.
The jardiance has ten side effects.. they said it was tested more in t1 than t2. But I am not fond of the side effects..
… read more@grahmlamb new Dr since my old doctor retired last year. But should still be in my chart.. and why i quit taking it..
Why Is Ozempic Becoming The Most Popularly Prescribed 2nd Tier Treatment For Type 2?
You can’t watch a TV show without seeing Ozempic or Rybelsus commercials.
So why the big marketing push?
They both belong to the class called GLP-1 Agonists which include Trulicity and Victoza.
The early versions first hit the market in 2006 (Byetta and Bydureon).
Along the way the effectiveness/utility was improved with Victoza (2010), Trulicity (2014), Ozempic (2017) and finally Rybelsus (2020).
Being so "new" none are available as a generic.
Despite a “black box warning” about Thyroid… read more
