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To be annoyed at the lack of treatment for diabetes as everyone is snapping it up for weight loss?

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lucie82 · 16/06/2024 23:52

Just as the title says really. Myself and other diabetics are having our meds chopped and changed because the pharmacy can't get hold of them. It would seem that they can't get hold of them as people are buying them for weight loss!
Why is everything all about an easy fix with weight loss? If you're taking "weight loss drugs" and not changing your diet and life style then surely once you stop taking them you will put the weight back on?

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pbdr · 17/06/2024 00:00

Both diabetes and obesity are chronic diseases with significantly adverse impacts on health, and associated morbidity and mortality. These new treatments are absolutely revolutionary for weight management, with an effectiveness rivalling bariatric surgery without the associated dangers of undergoing major surgery. They are designed to be used in conjunction with lifestyle changes, but it is true that most people will regain weight once they stop, so strategies for maintenance regimens are now being established, as it is likely that for many patients they will need to be used lifelong.

I'm sorry you are having trouble getting hold of your medication but your chronic disease is not the only one that matters and deserves treatment. For what it's worth, Ozempic is licensed for diabetes management and Wegovy is licensed for weight management. They are both semaglutide, but the different licensing rules mean that obese people not using Wegovy would not free it up for you to use for you diabetes as it's not licensed for that.

Twistingskies · 16/06/2024 23:58

I’ve not heard of this? Please say it’s not metformin? My elderly DM has this for her diabetes and she’s not said anything , not that she would remember to tell me 😕

I had 7 stone to lose and currently calorie counting and moving more. Lost just over 2 stone so far. Have no intention of trying a quick fix as they never work for me.