[Diabetes-talk] victoza

[Mike Freeman]

Victosa doesn't cause your bg to drop; it keeps it from going too high after meals. Likewise, it doesn't stop you from eating or needing a snack; it just makes you less hungry and helps prevent the munchies.

Mike Freeman
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On Sep 9, 2011, at 8:37, d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net> wrote:

> Hello,
> When I started training with all of this mess, I was told that you needed a snack before bed time.
> Now you are taking something to make sure you are not hungry.
> I am confused here, and want to make sure my sugars don't drop badly in the middle of the night.
> Just some thoughts.
> I still have to wait for the insurance and doctor to talk back and forth to make sure this will be covered.
> 
> Original message:
>> It also helps with the bg spikes after meals.
> 
>> Mike
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 1:45 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] victoza
> 
>> I actually heard of a study where they're starting to use Victoza to
>> aid in insulin obsorbtion with Type One's too. It helped with
>> apparently what was seen as the insulin-related weight gain. It
>> doesn't have FDA clearance yet, but could prove quite interesting when it
>> does.
>> But it's always a challenge when considering a new drug. Dar, I would
>> suggest looking at the benefits and then the risks. If there's
>> something that looks hopeful for you, focus your mind there. Then if
>> you start noticing side affects, you can always stop the drug. But I
>> sure know that for me, if I get to thinking too much about a possible
>> symptom like nausea, boy it's so easy to talk myself into that one
>> right away. <grin.>
>> I know there are some pretty mean side affects from some of my
>> rheumatoid arthritis drugs, but because of those drugs, I can
>> function really well and you couldn't pay me to stop them right now.
>> Just a friendly thought or two. But if you do start taking it, do let
>> us know how it works.
> 
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