Just had to share this with someone who would understand — anyone else feel guilty for using.

Got my latest A1C and I am genuinely emotional right now. 12 months in and the progress is real.

Details in the comments but wanted to start this thread because I think others going through the same thing need to see that it works.

Anyone else feel guilty for using a drug — I actually dealt with this exact situation around month 3.

Short answer: talk to your prescriber first. Longer answer: I wrote about my experience in the results forum if you want the full details.

LibrarianMeg said:

Short answer: talk to your prescriber first

Completely agree with LibrarianMeg. I would add that Anyone else feel guilty for also has implications for body composition that sometimes get overlooked in these discussions.

In my case, following a similar approach led to fewer side effects compared to what I was doing before.

This thread is incredible for Anyone else feel info. Better than most online groups.

As a healthcare provider, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Anyone else feel guilty for using a drug.

Building on what Dr.GastroMayo said — the evidence base here is well-established. The key publications to reference are from the FLOW program[1].

Key clinical points:

1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.