No 1 tip - inject into your leg rather than around your belly. Went up to 0.5 on month 2, then 1.0 dose for month 3 and since. Quite bad stomach cramps and nausea for the first month. HbA1c was 79, sugar cravings and blood sugar out of control. I am type 2 diabetic and take 2550mg of Metformin daily. Ozempic (semaglutide) for Diabetes, Type 2 "Started on Ozempic Sept 2020, starting weight 312 lbs (5’ 4”). Obviously some people have terrible side effects, but I've had none (not even a headache!)." This has been life changing and a complete shift in perspective. I'm never ravenous so I make good, calm choices about what I eat. Zero sugar cravings.food isn't a reward or pleasure anymore. My lack of interest in food is liberating! For the first time in 30 years I don't go to bed kicking myself for what I've eaten or making promises to myself to make amends for overeating. 25 dose because its enough for me and I don't see a reason to increase the dose. After keeping the pen in the fridge for weeks, I decided to risk an injection and I'm so happy to say I've had zero side effects except a disinterest in food. Ozempic (semaglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I was hesitant to try Ozempic for weight loss (need to lose 30 lbs) because I have a lot of kids/responsibilities and don't have the time to be nauseous or debilitating diarrhea, etc. I am so grateful that I got Wegovy with my insurance and when I want to quit I just remember how many people would love the opportunity." Also only eating one cup of food every couple of hours has made a huge difference in the nausea. If you don’t you will feel sick from eating that stuff. Try to drink 1/2 gallon of water a day and stay away from red meat, fried food, fast food, (most) dairy and sugar. You have to stay positive and just buy meds that will help with side effects because the side effects will probably always happen a couple of days a week. I try to eat light the day of the shot and take it at night because it makes me tired. 25 mg was the worst! I really thought I needed my last rites! I have had headaches, nausea, vomiting, and bowel issues but not like the first-week episode. The side effects happen about 3 - 4 days a week. Wegovy (semaglutide) for Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Starting week 9 with the second injection of 1 mg.
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