I just read the doctors notes. Apparently I'm pre-diabetic!

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I don’t eat unhealthy so I guess it’s the olanzapine.

They are going to refer me to a regular doc for treating me and the weight I have gained.

They want me to do lifestyle changes which means I have to exercise. I don’t know if they are going to prescribe me something for losing weight but they probably will.

If they mention metformin I will tell them that I don’t want it. It’s hard to gain muscle tissue on metformin.

I just don’t want diabetes. I have to do something about it but I’m so unmotivated on these drugs.

They didn’t want to prescribe me the new meds for treating insomnia. The drug can induce hallucinations which means I would need more ap’s if I take them. I said I don’t want that.

I’m so sick and tired of everything. Insomnia, being fat and constantly tired. Then they want me to exercise? I just can’t put it together.

I’m also concerned about my dad. It’s just too much right now.

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Hey @Speedy. I’m sorry you’ve got so much going on. Diabetes is definitely scary, and I can’t blame you for wanting to avoid it and metformin. When my husband was diagnosed with pre-diabetes, he started drinking zero sugar sodas instead of regular ones and now goes on a lot of walks because we got a dog. He lost some weight that way, plus he has great calf muscles now and better endurance when he walks around or goes places. It’s been good for him. He’s not running or anything extreme- just walking. As for me, I use a little elliptical machine so that I don’t have to go outside. I’m not a fan of inclement weather, and that’s a good 66% of the time, so I keep it to indoor activities. I have not had the same luck as my husband, but I am not pre-diabetic. I really wish you well. I hope they can find a solution for you without metformin. I also hope your dad is alright.

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I changed my diet and reversed my diabetes. Literally to not even bring pre-diabetic anymore. And that’s while on olanzapine. It can be done :slight_smile:

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I think you should reconsider trying out the Metformin

I’ve been on Metformin for years and it actually elongates life.

I’ve got diabetes

I’m also on Mounjaro

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I was under the impression that there is a new drug called Lybalvi which is better version of Olanzapine which is available at least some parts of the world.

Lybalvi

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I am pre diabetic as well

But no weight loss meds until it’s allowed to get worse

Weird logic not to try an prevent illness

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Thank you for the well wishes!

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You did? At which dosage are you on?

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Metformin makes it hard to gain muscle and conditioning. If I’m about to start exercising, I don’t want to do it without gaining anything from it.

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It’s not available in my country.

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But you aren’t fat. I weigh 105kg.

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I weigh 110kg

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I’m short 175cm. Also my blood fats are high.

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I’m only 173cm

Is blood fat bad cholesterol? I take a statin at the moment

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Ok! You should talk to your doc? You can’t go on with declining health.

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I don’t know to be honest? I need to look it up.

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Sorry the weight issue pisses me off badly

I am now Olanzapine weight on the clozapine

Don’t know why I gave in I should have told the docs to ■■■■ off

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I gained 30kg on olanzapine. But it’s a drug I have to take. No delusions and it keeps me out of the hospital.

I just need to lose weight. We’ll see what the docs say.

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I was and currently am on 20 mg of olanzapine, and 1 mg of risperidone @Speedy

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Ok, I’m on 20mg olanzapine and 1.5mg vraylar.

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