Month 4 update: 32 lbs down, new relationship with food

My A1C journey: diagnosed T2D 3 years ago at 8.2. Started Ozempic primarily for diabetes management 10 months ago. Current A1C: 5.6. My endocrinologist says I'm no longer diabetic by definition. I've also lost 62 lbs. This medication has genuinely changed my life trajectory.

Honestly, Sending good vibes your way. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

I keep a protein shake on my desk for days when nothing sounds good. It helps.

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

Reading this and Don't weigh daily, the trend line is what matters. My doctor had me hold at 7.5 until side effects settled. The mental side is harder than people admit.

Adding my two cents: Down another 1.8 lbs this week and holding steady. Did the nausea ease up after the first few weeks for you. So glad I'm not alone in this. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Adding my two cents: How's your energy been lately. Everyone's different of course.

Just wanted to say, I plan my meals around shot-day appetite changes now. Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey.

Just hit my first 20 lbs and I can't believe it. Been there, it does get easier I promise. The mental side is harder than people admit. You've got this. Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.

Late to this but Look how far you've come. You've got this.

I was terrified of the needle too. Now it takes me about 30 seconds on Sunday mornings.

For what it's worth, I keep a food + weight log to spot the trends, not the daily noise. How are you handling the injection-day fatigue. Everyone's different of course.

This is the thread I needed today. Thank you for sharing this honestly.

Reading this and Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. Keep us posted!

Following along, Batch-cooking high-protein meals saved my willpower.

Just wanted to say, Protein first at every meal has been my golden rule. Hang in there. (Not medical advice, just my own experience.)

Totally agree. Did you split your dose or take it all at once. Onward!

Honestly, I plateaued until the dose increase kicked things back in gear. Down 55 lbs over the last year on this journey. Onward!

Just wanted to say, You're not alone in this, so many of us have been there. Meal-prepping kept me from grazing on bad days. Thanks for sharing this.

Late to this but Did your appetite come back at all on the higher dose. Cheering you on from here. Keep us posted! Definitely run it by your own prescriber though.