Hi there,
I’m a Type 2 diabetic and overweight. I admit that I am lazy and have been struggling to make the right choices to lose weight.
My doctor has advised that as I have a short window of opportunity to try to ‘reverse’ my situation, I should try to lose weight on my own for the next 3 months. If no drop in my HbA1C level (currently 6.7), then I should go start taking Victoza injections.
I have just had my Glucophage dosage increased to 850mg twice daily. What experiences have other diabetics had on this medication? Should I try on my own or start on the Victoza sooner than later?
Any advice would be appreciated.
- Karin Munro
Hi. I used Victoza for 4 months and it really helped me a great deal. I lost 7kg over a period of time and i had never felt as wonderful as i did when i was taking the Victoza. I wish i can continue taking it as i found its the only meds that has helped me with my diabetes without me having to go to the Dr’s every 2 weeks because the tablets were causing more problems than actually helping me. But, the injection is very expensive, and somehow, my medical aid declined my request to have the Victoza provided under Chronic – even though my Dr gave them a motivational letter. I find it unfair and just wish that the medical aid would keep Victoza as a chronic meds – as it works faster.
Hi,
I have only recently herad about Victoza- I am a Type II Diabetic whose HbA1C levels are a concern. Also tablets that I am using now are affecting my health negatively. some medication have acused considerable weight gain lately.
I would love to try the new injection, but was told that medical aids are not eager to approve it as chronic medication.
Is ther any advice for patients on how to convince medical aids otherwise, or is there anyone out there who has been able to get it on their medical aid?
Any advice will be welcomed.
Marie Steyn