Diabetic & Mounjaro

Busyybee · 2026-04-13T15:44:38+00:00

Hey, I’ve just got my test results back and have been told I’m now diabetic - Type 2. They have suggested me loosing some weight would be a start before trying any medication. my markers were on 48, so just on the diabetic zone which the Dr suggested could come down with change in diet and Mounjaro. Has anyone been in this situation & if you’ve been on Mounjaro then any Pros/Cons pls? tia x

stardqoes · 13/04/2026 17:12

I reversed my type 2 with Mounjaro.

I have zero cons to MJ, aside from perhaps the cost, but the pros are extensive.

I have lost 8 and a half stone, reversed the type 2, lowered my blood pressure, cured my depression, I’m far less anxious than before, my inflammation has all but disappeared, my focus has improved and o feel amazing. I’m healthy and building my fitness more every week. I’m late 40s and haven’t been this weight or felt like this since my mid teens. It’s truly been life changing.

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Busyybee · 13/04/2026 22:21

stardqoes · 13/04/2026 17:12

I reversed my type 2 with Mounjaro.

I have zero cons to MJ, aside from perhaps the cost, but the pros are extensive.

I have lost 8 and a half stone, reversed the type 2, lowered my blood pressure, cured my depression, I’m far less anxious than before, my inflammation has all but disappeared, my focus has improved and o feel amazing. I’m healthy and building my fitness more every week. I’m late 40s and haven’t been this weight or felt like this since my mid teens. It’s truly been life changing.

Thank you for your reply. Wow that’s all very positive which makes me feel very good about wanting to take this in the coming days. Luckily nhs will offer me this so there’s no cost to me which I’m very appreciative for.

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AnnaQuayRules · 13/04/2026 22:25

stardqoes · 13/04/2026 17:12

I reversed my type 2 with Mounjaro.

I have zero cons to MJ, aside from perhaps the cost, but the pros are extensive.

I have lost 8 and a half stone, reversed the type 2, lowered my blood pressure, cured my depression, I’m far less anxious than before, my inflammation has all but disappeared, my focus has improved and o feel amazing. I’m healthy and building my fitness more every week. I’m late 40s and haven’t been this weight or felt like this since my mid teens. It’s truly been life changing.

If it's been used to treat your DM T2 then it should have been prescribed on the NHS.

I've got an NHS prescription for MJ. I didn't really care about the weight loss as I wasn't obese, but it has helped me to reduce my BMI from 27 to 21. But the important thing is that my HBA1C levels have dropped significantly. My last HBA1C reading was 39.

BoredZelda · 13/04/2026 22:26

stardqoes · 13/04/2026 17:12

I reversed my type 2 with Mounjaro.

I have zero cons to MJ, aside from perhaps the cost, but the pros are extensive.

I have lost 8 and a half stone, reversed the type 2, lowered my blood pressure, cured my depression, I’m far less anxious than before, my inflammation has all but disappeared, my focus has improved and o feel amazing. I’m healthy and building my fitness more every week. I’m late 40s and haven’t been this weight or felt like this since my mid teens. It’s truly been life changing.

Same.

stardqoes · 13/04/2026 22:40

AnnaQuayRules · 13/04/2026 22:25

If it's been used to treat your DM T2 then it should have been prescribed on the NHS.

I've got an NHS prescription for MJ. I didn't really care about the weight loss as I wasn't obese, but it has helped me to reduce my BMI from 27 to 21. But the important thing is that my HBA1C levels have dropped significantly. My last HBA1C reading was 39.

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It’s not as simple as just having type 2, I didn’t qualify and decided to pay.

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Busyybee · 14/04/2026 07:48

AnnaQuayRules · 13/04/2026 22:25

If it's been used to treat your DM T2 then it should have been prescribed on the NHS.

I've got an NHS prescription for MJ. I didn't really care about the weight loss as I wasn't obese, but it has helped me to reduce my BMI from 27 to 21. But the important thing is that my HBA1C levels have dropped significantly. My last HBA1C reading was 39.

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For me it’s the type 2 diabetes and BMI of 49.7 so this will help for both although it is being given for the diabetes.

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Raccoonswillonedayrevolt · 14/04/2026 08:08

If you have the time to read take a look at Rethinking Diabetes, by Gary Taubes, or The Diabetes Code, by Jason Fung. Both are pretty easy reads but explain the mechanisms behind type 2 really well.
They also have lectures/podcast appearances on YOuTube if you prefer to listen/watch.

AnnaQuayRules · 14/04/2026 10:58

stardqoes · 13/04/2026 22:40

It’s not as simple as just having type 2, I didn’t qualify and decided to pay.

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I know that. You need to have tried other meds first. Which I did, but they stopped being effective after a couple of years.

With an HBA1C of 49 I would definitely try the Metformin etc route first before going down the road of MJ.

stardqoes · 14/04/2026 11:56

AnnaQuayRules · 14/04/2026 10:58

I know that. You need to have tried other meds first. Which I did, but they stopped being effective after a couple of years.

With an HBA1C of 49 I would definitely try the Metformin etc route first before going down the road of MJ.

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Sorry I misunderstood I thought you were saying I should have been prescribed it from the NHS. I am happy with my choice to pay for it. I would have probably still been waiting now to be honest and I am 8 and a half stone lighter with far less health problems than before. I absolutely did care about the weight loss. I knew if I could get that under control the diabetes and other things would follow.

AnnaQuayRules · 14/04/2026 16:28

Well done @stardqoes that's an amazing achievement.