Type 2 diabetic adding Ozempic — dual purpose journey

Just wanted to check in at week 6 because I remember being terrified reading about nausea before I started. It was rough — weeks 2-4 were genuinely difficult. But I woke up this morning feeling normal for the first time since starting and I'm down 18 lbs. If you're in the thick of the nausea phase right now, it does pass. Hydrate, eat small, and give it time.

Honestly, I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. Hang in there. Everyone's different of course.

Seconding the hydration advice. I drink at least 80oz a day and it makes a huge difference.

Prior auth is such a game. Three denials before approval — persistence is key.

For what it's worth, Walking 8k steps a day alongside the meds really compounds. How are you finding the higher dose so far. Electrolytes every morning has been a game changer. Thanks for sharing this.

Your labs look incredible. That A1C drop is massive — your doctor must be thrilled.

Have you tried injecting in the evening? That helped my nausea enormously.

Adding my two cents: How's your energy been lately. The mental side is harder than people admit. Hang in there.

My doctor had me hold steady until side effects settled. Rooting for you. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

For the nausea: small meals, no greasy food, ginger tea, and Zofran if your doctor will prescribe it. The first 4-6 weeks are the hardest. Everything gets better after that point in almost every case I've seen in this forum.

Just wanted to say, I plan my meals around shot-day appetite changes now. Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Just wanted to say, That stall messed with my head too, you'll break through. Everyone's different of course.

Coming back to this thread, I stayed on the starter dose an extra month and it was the right call. You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. How's your energy been lately. You've got this.

Just wanted to say, Don't give up — it's worth it. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Following along, Plateaus are the worst, hang in there. Everyone's different of course.

Totally agree. Sending solidarity, this part is genuinely hard. This community is the best. Everyone's different of course.

Adding my two cents: Found my sweet spot dose and I'm not in a hurry to go higher. Incredible progress. Onward!

Following along, Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days.

Adding my two cents: How long did the food noise take to quiet down. Six months in and down 41 lbs total. Welcome! This community makes a huge difference. So glad I'm not alone in this.

Late to this but Hi and welcome, you're in the right place. Are you pairing it with any walking or strength work. Onward! Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.