Diabetic Questions (Page 8)

Taking Ozempic for weight loss?

I’ve been taking 0.25 injections for 4 weeks. This past week, I am having symptoms of hypoglycemia, shaky, headaches, sweating. I am not diabetic and don’t take insulin. Should I stop using the Ozempic if I’m having this reaction, or is there another way to handle it?

Safe diabetic blood count UK?

Does the Yaz or Yasmin birth control pill cause weight gain?

I have struggled with adult cystic acne for the last year and a half. I am currently on the nuvaring, but I was recommended this birth control for acne. I’m a type 1 diabetic, incredibly active, and eat very clean. However, I am greatly concerned about the possibility of weight gain. Has anyone e... read more

Wellbutrin for energy and seasonal affective disorder, how effective?

I am currently weaning off my Paxil, because it have lead to conditions that have a huge impact on my health. My PCP recently said I’m pre-diabetic; I actually crave for so much carbs and sugar. I also had gotten a sleep study and found out that I average only 4% REM sleep. The Paxil has strongly s... read more

Latuda - This drug is way too strong for me?

The FDA and other reputable medical institutions have approved it for Bilpolar Disorder. As for diabetics, it spiked my blood sugar from 7 to 21 on my meter on initiating 20mg dose, all other factors remaining the same. Also, if medical professionals are concerned about benzodiazepines causing... read more

Is it ok to save unused prescriptions for future use?

Why I’m I losing so much weight? I’m type 1 - diabetic?

How can I reduce my medications?

I would like to reduce the number of medications I am on. I currently am borderline diabetic, high cholesterol, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder.

IBD Ulcerative Colitis and Type 2 Diabetic?

I have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes and I am wondering what preferred drug I should take for the pre-diabetes that will not exacerbate my ulcerative colitis?