Health

Two weeks ago, I had my every five-year colonoscopy and was told that I was down 50 pounds from my last exam. I saw both my renal specialist and my endocrinologist this week. I am a type II diabetic and used to have kidney issues. For over 20 years ago, my kidney function was at around 50% due to prior use of NSAIDs. I am now seeing the kidney specialist only once a year and blood work every six months. I started Trulicity around five years ago and I have lost over 50 pounds. I have moved from Trulicity first to Ozempic and now Mounjaro. My kidney function has increased from 50% to 82%. My last A1C was 6.1. My endocrinologist has moved me off fast acting insulin and is cutting back on the long-acting insulin. There are reports of some type II diabetics going off all insulin and only taking the once a week shot of Mounjaro or Ozempic.

I see eye doctors (ophthalmologist and regular eye doctor for glasses) twice a year in part to monitor diabetic retinopathy and they are thrilled with my A1C numbers.

I am a fan of Mounjaro.