Diabetes Type 2

[chessington]

Hi Anyone on here diabetic type 2? Just wondered if any of you are on Tresiba insulin or Victoza which is an injection to basically help lose weight, I have been on Victoza for about 18 months and apart from going off coffee (which I used to drink by the gallon) and off some foods, I have not lost any weight TIA

[MallyJ]

I read, on the internet, that it only 'may' help weight loss in higher doses...over 1.8 mg. Himself has Type 2 diabetes and is now considered barely diabetic (if that makes sense - as his readings are low). He has lost lots of weight over the last year or so but this is as a result of decreasing his food and alcohol intake and upping his general exercise level ( not going to the gym etc). Hope that goes some way to answering your question.

[mikey4444]

I am only on pills at present Chessy.....Metformin and Glicazide.

[woofgang]

Are you taking in less calories chessy?

[Sqad]

I am a little confused here........Tresiba and or Victoza...have little or nothing to do with weight loss.
What makes you think that they have?

[Baldric]

I'm a reasonably fit Type 2, 65 year old, I did take Metformin for a while, now stopped. Condition is controlled by Diet and Exercise, needs a bit of effort but well worth it. I'm on one Blood test a year atm, due next week as it happens.
Good Luck.

[hc4361]

Sqad, the 3mg is approved as a weight loss drug for obese people

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/wellbeing/diet/11367203/Daily-injection-which-is-better-than-dieting-or-exercise-on-NHS-soon.html

[Sqad]

hc....thanks for that.......hadn't appreciated it's alleged use.

[chessington]

thanks for replies, the nurse said the victoza is meant to help with weight loss, not lost much in over a year, tresiba is helping alot to lower blood sugar readings though