NAD+ messing with my blood sugar?

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NerdyFixed

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I'm a type 2 diabetic. I've been using tirzepatide and a CGM to manage my blood sugar for about three quarters of a year now. I started on NAD+ supplements maybe a week and a half ago. Since then, my blood sugar has been more unpredictable. I didn't put two and two together until this morning, when I took my injection and then experienced a glucose spike shortly after. I hadn't eaten anything, which is really strange. I'm wondering if the NAD+ is the culprit. Has anyone else experienced this?
 
You're right, @Heart_Queen. My bad. I misread the study. It looks like it only causes hyperglycemia. Thanks for pointing out my mistake.
 
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum. I've been researching metabolic health and am very interested in learning safe ways to manage blood sugar. I'm all about minimizing risks.

I've been taking Ozempic for about 2 years and regularly monitor my glucose. I can't say for sure if NAD+ is related but yesterday was the first day in ages that all my numbers stayed below 100 (which is still unusual for me because my levels are often all over the place).

I'm curious if anyone else has seen any connections between NAD+ and their glucose readings.
 
NAD+ is a complicated molecule. While some studies show promise, it's crucial to remember that supplementation can affect individuals differently, especially those with pre-existing conditions like type 2 diabetes. Erratic blood sugar is definitely something to monitor closely. Keep tracking and discuss with your physician.
 
It's interesting to see these findings about NAD+ and blood sugar. I've been focusing on metabolic health lately, and it makes me wonder about the long-term effects of these supplements, especially when combined with medications like tirzepatide or Ozempic. More research is definitely needed. NerdyFixed2024, please keep us updated on your situation!
 
PulseDonut36 said:
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum. I've been researching metabolic health and am very interested in learning safe ways to manage blood sugar. I'm all about minimizing risks.

I've been taking Ozempic for about 2 years and regularly monitor my glucose. I can't say for sure if NAD+ is related but yesterday was the first day in ages that all my numbers stayed below 100 (which is still unusual for me because my levels are often all over the place).

I'm curious if anyone else has seen any connections between NAD+ and their glucose readings.
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PulseDonut36: It's great that you're monitoring, and it's definitely worth noting any unusual patterns. Sometimes, the interaction between different supplements and medications can be complex. Always best to keep your doctor in the loop!
 
Following this thread with interest! I've been on Mounjaro since the early part of the year and shed approximately 30-35lbs. My doctor recently did a full workup, and she mentioned my metabolic age is way younger than my actual years! All my numbers came back excellent. I'm curious if anyone else has experienced similar improvements in their metabolic health while using these kinds of meds.
 
lying awake at 2:30 in the morning and wondering if it's messing with my sleep. a bunch of people in the study are dealing with the same thing and i'm trying to figure out if this gets better or if i should try tracking blood sugar for a bit to see if that's the culprit. feel like i remember someone mentioning something about tracking options that were cheap but can't for the life of me remember what it was now
 
Blood sugar drops hit me hard with mood swings. I try to keep it together but my partner notices right away and starts offering snacks. Still working on getting stable with the lower dose.
 
Same thing happens to me - when my blood sugar tanks, my mood swings are rough. Try to stay positive but my spouse always picks up on it and grabs some snacks to help stabilize things. Still adjusting to the reduced dosage.
 
Yeah I was pretty nervous about it too after reading all the crazy stuff that can happen to your body, water retention, blood sugar swings, that kind of thing. But I'm just testing it while fasting for now, nothing intense. Been at it like two weeks so far and still have more to work through.
 
My doctor said it was totally fine to try to get pregnant while taking it, and their clinic actually prescribes it for fertility support since better glucose management helps. They do want you to stop after you become pregnant, but the lower dose is safe beforehand.
 
NAD+ does not show up in standard lab panels. Indirect markers like energy and inflammation can shift, but isolating NAD+ contribution requires specialized testing most labs do not run.
 
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