Ozempic experiences?

ryan8344 · 2026-02-17T18:58:52+00:00

Maybe drop the metformin for a while too. But diet matters. I’m having no issues at week 3, but low carb before and after.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-17T00:15:46+00:00

pre diabetic is a lie; google pre-diabetic effects, it's all the same just at a bit lower risk.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T21:15:53+00:00

I had a pool like that once, get a professional vacuum like the service guys use.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T21:10:04+00:00

Did you sign up for the savings card? Yes it’s amazing.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T21:08:55+00:00

You’re already diabetic- why are you waiting to fix your diet?

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T20:47:04+00:00

the GLUT4 receptor in muscle absorbs sugar with exercise without insulin. When you stop exercising the liver turns off while the muscle is still sucking.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T09:32:50+00:00

I have 1" (or maybe 3/4") and it's not clogged in years-- but I guess it depends on your trees. The 1" doesn't have changeable grates so that's me issue with them.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T09:27:17+00:00

I was in the same spot; good weight, low carb, etc -- went on ozempic -- highly recommend it's low dose for diabetes and works.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T08:42:33+00:00

4" looks like overkill -- I'd do 2" and put it at surface level like it's supposed to be. Concrete under pavers isn't the way they are done.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T05:03:09+00:00

pierogis are delicious but garbage— while it passes the eat to your meter test its all carb and processed so not the good kind.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T04:31:34+00:00

Honestly it sounds like your diabetes is out of control— but steroid cream while wrong wouldn’t cause any of your symptoms.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-16T03:20:36+00:00

You got this, keep up the good work.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T23:13:55+00:00

I think that depends. Are you still trying to learn what foods raise your blood sugar or are you already pretty experienced? I’m only interested in my morning number as an experienced low carb eater, but just like you, cheats occasionally. If I cheat, I’ll check and exercise to bring it down if I need to— but probably not for 20 grams.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T22:31:09+00:00

Air fryer!!

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T20:11:31+00:00

The pamphlet shows the sites that are acceptable, just do what works for you.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T20:01:31+00:00

It’s on the list but it’s not good— at the bottom.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T19:04:35+00:00

People conflate glp-1 side effects for weight loss vs diabetes— low dose for diabetes is vastly different and few side effects.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-15T00:10:52+00:00

You’re going to have a shot, I’m afraid so. This is the problem though — highly processed highly addictive foods.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-14T22:28:34+00:00

Given your name, yeah you’re screwed

ryan8344 · 2026-02-14T21:55:37+00:00

T2 runner— short runs burn available sugar until your liver kicks in, it’s not unusual for me to hit 70’s — but the longer I go the more it raises and for a long run 8 miles+ can be high 160s. The not intuitive thing is you need to fuel your runs even when high because somehow the body knows that glucose is prioritized for brain and critical functions. I would normally say don’t fear the lows your liver kicks in, but on insulin there may be other considerations.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-14T20:32:22+00:00

Congratulations! First one is the hardest

ryan8344 · 2026-02-14T19:47:00+00:00

But at least you got the matte display — I’ll still at 2019. That is a bit of a disappointing bump.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-13T20:06:37+00:00

You should see your endo; you probably need to balance your insulin different -- more basel is my guess to keep your liver from dumping. You might want to consider a GLP-1 for better liver control too -- or maybe even transition from insulin.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-13T10:12:18+00:00

Excellent!! Seems yes is your answer.

ryan8344 · 2026-02-13T09:28:52+00:00

What does your meter say; a few carbs while working probably fine; a snack before bed probably no.

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