Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 3)

• Job...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2020

"I have taken Ozempic for a month now, dosage being 0.25 once a week. At first, I didn’t really see any side effects or anything, but then one day I made the mistake and overate, resulting in constant gas, repeated burping, and an hour later, non-stop diarrhea. After that experience, I have learned never to do that again. I now usually eat a big breakfast and a snack later on throughout the day, which has helped me completely cut out soda. I originally started taking this because I was experiencing rapid weight gain. They checked my thyroid and said it was within normal limits, so they put me on Ozempic, and I am so glad. In the morning, I haven’t had a blood sugar reading over 130 in a month. I am looking forward to going back to my doctor to figure out my A1C. In total, I’ve lost 8 pounds in one month :)"

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"This medicine did what it was supposed to. It lowered my A1C, but it also almost killed me off. I was so sick. I had to stop it. The worst medicine ever! I felt like I was reaching the end of my life. I couldn't do anything, couldn't eat, couldn't even get out of bed. I lost a lot of weight! My stomach hurt, my side hurt, my back hurt. I started feeling better once I quit taking it! I will never take it again! It almost felt like it was poisoning my entire body!"

• Nao...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 9, 2025

"My A1C had gone up as high as 8.0, and my doctor kept adding medications to my arsenal of drugs to control my diabetes. I was taking so many drugs but was getting terrible side effects, including kidney stones, liver enzymes over 600, diarrhea, nausea, and finally, I was hospitalized and taken off all my drugs, but then my diabetes was out of control. Finally, my GI specialist recommended starting with Ozempic .5, and that's when everything started to change. At first, I didn't see much change in my weight loss, so my doctor raised it to 1mm. It was then that I saw my A1C go down to 7.2, and I had lost 10 pounds without trying. Now I have been taking Ozempic for over a year, and my A1C is down to 6.7, and I dropped 20 pounds. I don't have any side effects unless I overeat, which I avoid. If I overeat, I get an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach, but within a short period, it subsides. I wish my mother would have had the ability to get Ozempic 10 years ago, maybe she'd be alive today."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2020

"I have lost more than 30 lbs. In the 3 months I've been on it. For the first month, I had a mild sour stomach, but it wasn't that bad. I feel fine now and am still losing weight. My blood tests are within normal ranges. I feel fine. I'm in my 50s and haven't been this weight since my teens."

• Pat...
• July 19, 2019

"Started taking Ozempic for pre-diabetes and insulin resistance. This is the first medication I've ever taken for diabetes. A1c was 5.7. I increased the dose quickly at the doctor's recommendation if little to no side effects occurred. First dose 0.25 in the office. Second 0.5 a week later. Third dose at 1.0 a week after that. Only side effect I have is mild nausea. Appetite has disappeared, and I eat only when hungry and much smaller portions. Serious bloating when I eat too much, which is a great deterrent. Been on the medication for 4 weeks overall, 2 weeks at 1.0, weight dropped from 305 lbs. to 295 lbs. Still a little lethargic, but I was very lethargic before starting the medication. I feel like this medicine is a game changer for me. I love not thinking about food all of the time, only eating when hungry and not for pleasure, and losing weight. Will retest A1c in 2 months. Hopefully, the weight loss continues, and I caught the A1c level before it turns into full-blown diabetes."

• Los...
• November 10, 2019

"I am a 70-year-old type 2 diabetic and was taking one Metformin 500 ER for the past year or so. My A1C was 11, and it dropped to 5.6 by changing my diet and taking the Metformin. My doctor wanted me to try Ozempic to help me lose weight and possibly eliminate the Metformin. The side effects were terrible right from the start. Nausea and diarrhea, no vomiting, just nausea. I started at 0.25 and am now up to 1.0. My appetite is gone completely. I have no desire to eat at all. When I do eat, I get full almost immediately. I have gone from 228 lb down to 202 lb in the six weeks I have been taking Ozempic. I'm thrilled with the weight loss, and the nausea and diarrhea have improved. However, I have almost stopped peeing. I go in the morning, then go all day into the evening without going. Since I suffer from incontinence, it's good, but I am worried that it might be damaging my kidneys. I hope I don't have to stop taking it, at least till I lose another 50 pounds or so."

• Anonymous
• September 26, 2020

"It's the miracle drug. It reduced my A1C from 11.3 to 5.4 so far. I've been taking it for a little over one year, lost some weight, and no side effects whatsoever since the first dosage. I quit taking metformin and do watch my sugar intake, not religiously, but moderately. It does work! Price with insurance is only $25 compared to $800 without insurance. Highly recommended."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2020

"I have been prescribed Ozempic for weight loss secondary to type 2. I got nauseated with some loss of appetite at 0.25 mg dosage and adapted to it over a month. Lost 9 lbs in that month. I increased to 0.5 mg last Friday (it is Tuesday), and I am miserable. Non-stop nausea, burping, some pain in the stomach, constipated. I feel miserable. I am worried about the stomach pain being pancreatitis starting, so I am increasing my water. I haven't eaten in two days. I will not continue with this drug as I think this just cannot be a good thing to do to one's body."

• Haz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2019

"Blood sugar levels started getting high 33 a year ago, tried several different prescriptions before being placed on Ozempic (4 months ago), metformin & Invokana. Now reading 6.5 levels, with a recent 7.0 A1C. In the past 4 months have gone from 170 to 141 lbs. I was told weight loss included muscle loss so I’m trying to keep on a high-protein diet and weight workouts. I don’t think I’ve had a hunger pang in 4 months, and eat way less. I do get burps after eating and occasional stomach pain that is tolerable. Perhaps it’s the combination of all bringing down my levels that gives me two things I didn’t expect, clear clarity in thinking (better memory recall) and a lot more energy (as in stable for a good 10 hours and then I start getting fatigued). I honestly am very happy to lose weight and eat off a smaller plate."

• Val...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2020

"I’m a nurse. I started this med and unfortunately the nausea, gastritis, dizziness, and headache continuing into week 4 is simply not worth it. I can’t lay in bed and be miserable, which is what this does to me. At first, I actually thought I had a GI Bug. If there is any other choice, do not put yourself through this."

• Sen...
• August 29, 2019

"I've been taking Ozempic for about 2 months to lower my Diabetes 2. It's been great, my numbers were 200 to 300, they are now 100-134. My A1c was 9.8, it is now 6.1, and I've lost 12 lbs and still losing. I'm also taking Synjardy XR, a combination of (Metformin & Jardiance), my numbers are great. I eat extremely less on the Ozempic. My only side effect has been an occasional headache, but nausea was brutal. I was getting very nauseated after eating and taking Synjardy XR until I heard about ZOFRAN. Let me just say, if you have nausea and are taking Metformin with Ozempic, PLEASE ask your doctor for a prescription of ZOFRAN (I got the generic ONDANSETRON 4mg). I take it 20 minutes after I eat and have taken my metformin. I NO LONGER get nausea. Zofran will definitely help with nausea if you're feeling sick. You'll thank me later."

• Oly...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2021

"I have been taking it for 18 months. I have lost 50 pounds. My last two labs (3 months apart) showed an A1C of 5.2 and 5.3. Along with Ozempic, I take Jardiance and Metformin. I have no cravings for my former favorite foods. Honestly, I get no pleasure from eating. It works for me, my miracle drug."

• Ano...
• April 18, 2025

"Worked well at the beginning, and all my levels decreased, such as blood sugar and blood pressure, and the weight loss was good. But as time went on, the effects weren't as obvious. While my blood sugar and blood pressure remained at the desired levels, the appetite suppression was less effective, and I started getting contraction-type cramps in my lower left abdominal area. I'm just over 1 year on it now and considering giving up taking it, but waiting to see my doctor at the moment on the 1 ml dose."

• Jan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2021

"I started Ozempic in July 2020. The first few weeks, I had slight nausea. Now, 10 months in, I’ve lost 50 lbs - from 210 lbs to 158 lbs, and my sugar levels, if anything, are on the low side. I’ve just stopped taking my Metformin as they were dropping too much. I didn’t even make it to the 1 mg, stopping at the 0.5 mg. If you can last the first 4 weeks, it’s amazing. The only side effect I have is a little constipation, which I control with PEG when needed. It has changed my life! I feel like a brand new woman!"

• Onw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2021

"I am male (early 50s). Blood glucose was already regulated with metformin, diet, and exercise (100 to 150), but I wanted to quit metformin because of its side effects (diarrhea). I was put on 0.50 mg/wk and warned that nausea from Ozempic was a common side effect. I had no idea! Week 1/Week 2: I couldn't smell food without getting queasy. I choked down lots of soup just to get 1200 cal/day (often falling short). Week 3/Week 4 got slightly better. Week 5: I have my appetite back. I feel full, so I eat smaller meals. My weight loss is atypical: 203 lbs to 183 lbs in five weeks, combined with exercise (1 hr/4x wk stationary bike/treadmill). Blood glucose is now between 90 and 120, with occasional dips and peaks. I would only recommend this drug to those who have very high glucose levels, are morbidly obese, fiercely stubborn, and/or desperate. But it works. Good luck."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2021

"Ozempic has been a life-changing medicine for me. My A1C is better controlled, and I have lost around 13 pounds so far and have not even been on it that long. Before Ozempic, I craved sweets and was constantly hungry, Ozempic has greatly helped me regulate my appetite. If I eat too much, I do have problems with nausea, so I do have to be careful, but that’s a good side effect, I think."

• lul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2020

"Well, let me start by saying Ozempic worked very well for me. I was on it for a little over 4 months. I lost 49 pounds, my A1C went from over 9 to 6.7, I'm off insulin now. Then we went to a higher deductible insurance plan and I can no longer afford my Ozempic. The only thing they offer is the $150 savings card, so it still costs over $600 a month. I can have a roof over my head or get my meds. What a world we live in. I guess I should quit my job, then I could get some assistance with it."

• Dim...
• April 7, 2020

"Been using Ozempic for 7 weeks, lost 12 pounds. I also take Xigduo and Lantus at night. Gas, nausea, headache, and a few low A1c. But my number is down from 8.1 to 5.4. For the gas, I find that Gas-X helps. And for the nausea, I sip on cold water and keep my meals small. I haven't thrown up yet and no constipation or diarrhea."

• Iam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2021

"Today is day 10 on 0.25 mg of Ozempic, so 2 doses in. On day 7 (dose 2 injection day), I could not leave the toilet. Exhausted and cold. Never any desire to eat, even if I haven’t eaten for 24 hours. When I do eat something, it is a tiny portion, and I feel incredibly sick for an hour or so afterwards. Last night, I had horrifying nightmares. I cannot wait for this to wear off, I will change my lifestyle long before I take another dose of this medication."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

"This is my 8th week and using 0.5. I lost 12 lb and I have more energy now so I go to exercise as well now. Only on the first week I have heavy headache but it was gone on my second week. I thought of stopping it after the first week due to the headache but luckily I continued and I am having a happy life now."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

"Started Ozempic 8 weeks ago, from the beginning I started belching. Dose was 0.25, went to 0.50 and the stomach cramps started. I am in 3 weeks now at 1mg and I have never been more miserable. Constant violent diarrhea and stomach cramps. I am losing weight at a rapid pace, didn’t necessarily need to lose. I called the doctor today because I’m unable to leave the house, she seems to think that this will subside in another week and I should be back to normal. After reading everyone’s comments I find this hard to believe!"

• Dad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 13, 2019

"This Ozempic was prescribed as a last-ditch effort to get my A1C down prior to starting insulin. The first 0.25 dose caused significant nausea, but I battled through it for a couple of weeks before starting the 0.50 dose. The nausea increased with the higher dose, and I considered stopping but had lost ten pounds, had zero appetite, and my sugar was down, so I chose to continue. It's been about 6 months now, I'm taking the full 1.0 dose, and although the nausea is still an issue, it has lessened in severity and comes in 'waves,' so I know it will pass and just tough it through. I've dropped about 30 lbs and counting, my A1C is now in the prediabetic range, and I've been able to lower doses of other medications that were causing significant side effects. I now feel better, look better, have more energy, and no longer have the constant food cravings or desire to overeat. If you can ride out the nausea, the benefits of Ozempic are huge, for me anyway."

• Ran...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2020

"I've been taking Ozempic for two weeks now. I wondered how this drug could allow some - or most - people to lose weight. Now I know - it makes you feel sort of sick to your stomach and takes away your appetite - at least that is my result so far. I am hoping to develop a tolerance to it. Not a really pleasant experience so far, but I have not vomited or had diarrhea as some users have reported. It does appear to be lowering my blood glucose somewhat, which is the primary reason I am taking it. I am also taking metformin but have been able to reduce the dosage. I am still only taking 0.25 mg of Ozempic, so the result of higher dosages is unknown now. I will post again in a month or two with higher dosage usage results."

• OZa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2019

"I have been on Ozempic (semaglutide) for 7 weeks and am presently on 0.5mg dose. Positives - I have lost 15 pounds, my A1c has dropped from 6.8 to 6.0. I feel great. Negatives - Blood level dropped fast with the first shot, after that no issues, slight nausea right after the shot. It doesn't last more than 30 mins. Positives outweigh the negatives IMO."

• CSC...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2020

"The first few weeks I suffered some nausea, and my food intake was reduced probably about 30% as a result. I started at 0.25 for a month, then 0.50 for a month, then 1.00, which was the full dose. I have been on the drug for about 6 months now. My weight dropped 30 pounds from 264 pounds to 234 pounds, and I seem to be leveling at that range. My target BMI weight for 6 feet 3 inches is 210, but I would be happy at 225. I have found that Ozempic did cause some constipation, but overall, once I achieved the full dose for a few weeks, I felt much better. The weight loss has really helped how I feel, and I will be doing my 6-month blood workup next week. Hoping to see some good results with glucose, which was at 6.0, and cholesterol at 259. Overall, I am very happy with the results to date."