u/Background_Signal441

Hey everyone,

I’m honestly a bit frustrated and confused, so thought I’d post here and see if anyone’s been through something similar.

I’m a 47M from Australia
Type 2 Diabetic
Height: 185 cm (about 6’1”)
Weight: 106 kgs (about 234 lbs)

Background:
I used to be 135 kgs and worked really hard to get down to 106 kg through Keto and then Carnivore.

I’m also highly diabetic and wear a continuous glucose monitor. At my worst, my sugar levels were so high the CGM couldn’t even read them (over 27), which was pretty scary.

Current situation:
My GP has put me on:

• Metformin: 1000 mg twice a day
• Ozempic:
  • 0.25 mg (first month)
  • 0.50 mg (second month)

I’m still eating low carb / mostly carnivore.

One honest thing. I don’t crave sugar anymore, but I’ve somehow replaced that with Coke Zero / Diet Coke. I’m having about 3 a day. I know it’s not ideal, but it doesn’t spike my blood sugar, so I’ve kind of justified it.

The good:
For the first time ever, my blood sugar is actually under control (around 6–9). That alone feels like a big win. I just don’t know if it’s the Ozempic, the Metformin, or both.

The frustrating part:

• I’ve been on Ozempic for 2 months and haven’t lost ANY weight
• Still stuck at 106 kg
• I feel constantly bloated and uncomfortable
• I’m only going to the toilet like once a week
• It honestly feels like my digestion has just slowed right down
• Energy levels are pretty low most days
• Appetite is only slightly reduced, nothing dramatic like people talk about

I think what’s getting to me is that I expected something to change by now, even a little bit.

What I’m trying to figure out:

• My GP wants me to move up to 1.0 mg Ozempic
• I’ve seen people say that’s when it actually starts working
• Has anyone here had zero results at the lower doses and then success later?

Also being real…

• Could the bloating/constipation be messing with the scale?
• Has anyone stopped Ozempic and just stayed on Metformin instead?

I’m not looking for a magic fix, just trying to understand if this is normal or if I’m missing something.

Really appreciate anyone who takes the time to reply 🙏 Thank You!!

Hey everyone,

I’m honestly a bit frustrated and confused, so thought I’d post here and see if anyone’s been through something similar.

I’m a 47M from Australia
Type 2 Diabetic
Height: 185 cm (about 6’1”)
Weight: 106 kgs (about 234 lbs)

Background:
I used to be 135 kgs and worked really hard to get down to 106 kg through Keto and then Carnivore.

I’m also highly diabetic and wear a continuous glucose monitor. At my worst, my sugar levels were so high the CGM couldn’t even read them (over 27), which was pretty scary.

Current situation:
My GP has put me on:

• Metformin: 1000 mg twice a day
• Ozempic:
  • 0.25 mg (first month)
  • 0.50 mg (second month)

I’m still eating low carb / mostly carnivore.

One honest thing. I don’t crave sugar anymore, but I’ve somehow replaced that with Coke Zero / Diet Coke. I’m having about 3 a day. I know it’s not ideal, but it doesn’t spike my blood sugar, so I’ve kind of justified it.

The good:
For the first time ever, my blood sugar is actually under control (around 6–9). That alone feels like a big win. I just don’t know if it’s the Ozempic, the Metformin, or both.

The frustrating part:

• I’ve been on Ozempic for 2 months and haven’t lost ANY weight
• Still stuck at 106 kg
• I feel constantly bloated and uncomfortable
• I’m only going to the toilet like once a week
• It honestly feels like my digestion has just slowed right down
• Energy levels are pretty low most days
• Appetite is only slightly reduced, nothing dramatic like people talk about

I think what’s getting to me is that I expected something to change by now, even a little bit.

What I’m trying to figure out:

• My GP wants me to move up to 1.0 mg Ozempic
• I’ve seen people say that’s when it actually starts working
• Has anyone here had zero results at the lower doses and then success later?

Also being real…

• Could the bloating/constipation be messing with the scale?
• Has anyone stopped Ozempic and just stayed on Metformin instead?

I’m not looking for a magic fix, just trying to understand if this is normal or if I’m missing something.

Really appreciate anyone who takes the time to reply 🙏 Thank You!!