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The combination of T2D and feeling dismissed by doctors for years makes the breakthrough feel even more earned. Blood sugar control that finally sticks is life-changing. Glad you're winning this one - keep going.

That list made me smile. The 'can't eat past full' one especially - finally!

That size difference is remarkable! What a journey.

I've also heard about people forgetting to drink water. Gotta stay hydrated!

I'm kinda nervous to start Reta after reading about the sulfur burps. Is that really as bad as people say?

I haven't tried Reta yet, but I hear it doesn't suppress appetite as well as Tirz does. Some people add on Cagrilintide to help with the food noise, if it becomes an issue.

I agree! The difference is incredible. It's more than just weight loss, it's a glow!

You look amazing! Congratulations on all your progress.

Wow, looking great!

There are two CGMs you can get without a prescription, and they're both around $90 a month. I'm not sure how helpful they would be, though. My prescription CGM has alarms if I go too high or too low. I've heard that the over-the-counter ones have a smaller range, and the alarms aren't very useful.

I was on reta for a couple of months, and I only experienced hypoglycemic episodes while I was on it. I wasn't eating regularly though; I skipped breakfast and just had small lunches and dinners. I use a Dexcom, and a few times my blood sugar dropped into the 50s. Since your relative is better...

I've used a couple of different sources for peptides and research chems. The service from one of them was great, so that's where I'll keep buying.

Just wanted to give everyone some hope! I hit my out-of-pocket max already this year. Kinda sucks that it cost me so much so early in the year, but at least everything else will be "free" for the rest of the year!

I have heard of people getting Metformin and insulin, and almost anything else you need, from overseas for crazy cheap. You use a messaging app and a money transfer app. If you are okay with it, supposedly the Chinese sources are even better for the GLP's. Just be aware of long ship times.

I agree with BostonMike_79 that movement is important. Even if it's just walking. I think it helps with overall health and keeping muscle mass. Maybe try adding in some light activity and see if that helps?