victoza molldoll

bunnymum150

Hi Molldoll and any others - a few days ago you inquired about victoza. I wanted to repost message as I do not think you were aware of my response. I hope this helps. Bunnymum

Victoza is a medicine category GLP-1 agonist. This is a wonderful class of medications! This class of meds works in a variety of ways:
*helps restore first phase insulin production (this is the insulin that is secreted right after eating)
*helps suppress glucagon production (glucagon is a hormone that signals the liver to release sugar)
*helps with satiety (will make you feel full quicker than in the past
*gut activity (helps slow the passage/breakdown/absorption of food/carbs, there by having a lesser rise in BG levels after eating)
*helps with weight loss

other meds in this same class
bydureon: once weekly injections
byetta: twice daily injections (breakfast and eve meal)
victoza: once daily injections (pick a time and give daily at the same time)

if you decide to go with bydureon, it may be several weeks before you see significant changes in your BG levels as it takes some time for med to get to therapeutic level. at your 3 month A1C after starting bydureon your A1C will show some improvement, but there should be a significant change at your 6 month A1C after starting bydureon.

I would definitely suggest going with a GLP-1 than starting basal insulin (lantus/levemir) as the GL-1 meds work/target so many areas of the body that are issues with type 2 DM. With insulin, you are just replacing insulin, and as more glucose/sugar gets in to your system, it is as if you are eating more, and we all know what happens when we eat more and do not burn it off.....

I would also suggest meeting with a certified diabetes educator (nurse or dietician) for a balanced meal plan to assist with your BG and weight loss goals.

Thank you for asking and allowing me to share with you - I am a CDE (certified diabetes educator) and love working with people whom really want to learn.

With that being said, i have a wealth of knowledge, but still need the support of MFP to reach/achieve my goals and have recently found that tracking is the key for me. this is the first time on my weight loss journey that I am doing this primarily for a lifetime of great health, and not primarily to look better for an event.

Best to you!