Trulicity Full Review - How to Use, Side Effect Discussion, Diabetes PA Explains 

Thank you! I started Trulicity today and was flying "blind"; you answered all my questions! I really appreciate it!

Very helpful 👌I have had bad bloating issues that are very painful. I have had amazing results from Trulicity and also lost 20 lbs. Thanks for sharing 👍

Dude was easy to understand and has a sense of humor, really personable and makes it more comfortable to start new medication

So helpful. I was just prescribed Trulicity injection by my doctor I didn't know how to use it. I didn't asked my doctor question because I thought this is the same way as insulin. I was wrong. But thanks God I get your information. That was easy and fun. Thanks again. I gave a thumb up and you have a new subscriber.

I had been on Trulicity for 4 years before an insurance change made it unaffordable. I had great control using Trulicity and Farxiga. I am now on Lantus and will be adding Trulicity back next month. Other than a depressed appetite I had no problems with Trulicity.

Very informative! I started Trulicity today and I’m so nervous reading all the negative reviews online. I gave it a go to see how my body reacts to it. 🤞🤞 thank you so much for the helpful video!

I have been taking Trulicty for a while now and I swear it works great, EXCEPT I hate the side effects. But I will put up with them because it is saving my life. My blood sugars are about 100 or less. My A1C last time was 6.0 percent. I am losing weight slowly.

Great video. I am taking a different GLP-1. I will be changing to Trulicity since insurance will support. I wish that I could cut dose in half twice a week. This is how my doctor and I reduced side affect of my other GLP medication.

Do you have any updated videos on Trulicity? I am looking at the comments and they are 2-3 years old. Also, I thank you for your explanation of this med, I have been afraid to inject the medication prescribed, since I have never had to do this before with any other med. This video encouraged me and took away the fear of using the Trulicity. Thanks for all the info, the only thing I didn't hear was the best time of day to inject.

This video is amazing and has answered so many questions I had about taking trulicity. I was recently prescribed this as my A1c was at an 11.3 (despite being on Metformin). Thanks for this video and the channel as a whole!

I’m someone that is very sensitive to medications and side effects but amazingly the only minor side effect I had from Trulicity was slight nausea after eating for about an hour and then it went away.

I just started my first week of trulicity. Start day was 8-14-24 Weight 239.4 BMI 51.9 Today is 8-17-24 Weight 237.2 BMI 51.8 I'm shocked But I'm doing great so far no side effects, & If i eat anything I'm definitely watching what i put in my body. First day i ate yogurt & granola after that really had no appetite Second day - kinda had no appetite but ate a apple & cinnamon rice cake 3rd day really no appetite at all & i feel the same today I have a digital Bluetooth scale that I'm using on my trulicity journey, it is amazing. I am going to try & come back to leave updates..

Starting my first 0.75mg dose today. I’ve already lost almost 20lbs within the last two yrs. Hopefully I won’t lose anymore than I have to. 5/9” 183lbs. this morning 🙏🏼

I just started Trulicity and Lantus. I had my first Lantus shot last night and my first Trulicity shot this morning. I agree that I definitely like the Trulicity better as it is very easy to take. Now we see how the side effects go. I did have a very small amount of nausea afterward. Thank you for the video!

I've had diabetes for several years. Have been taking Atorvastatin, Metformin, Glipazide and Lisinopril. Lately, I'm having trouble controlling my blood sugar and don't want to take insulin. I hate the idea of sticking myself every day with insulin so I tried Trulicity a couple of years ago and it didn't seem to help my a1c but after seeing this explanation, I'm ready to give it another try.

i just started 0.75. Today i did my 1st inj. We will see. The video is superb!!!

This was an excellent video! I just started taking Trulicity today after taking a combination of metformin, glipizide and Lantus (insulin) . My doctors and I want to see if we can reduce the number of meds I take daily. They've stopped the insulin for now. Keeping our fingers crossed!

I picked up my first box today and needed more information. Thank you, you eased my mind.

I’m starting my 1st dose of Trulicity tonight. Nervous about side effects but excited to lower my A1C. Wish me luck!

I recently been prescribed for this medication and it's working very successfully for my diabetes!!! First of all you need to change the way you eat and respect the fact of being a diabetic and you will see much improvement in your health as I did weight loss and I'm feeling totally fabulous . Yes I totally agreed about the side effects I get a little nauseating and the medicine doesn't allow me to over eat it decrease my appetite thanks for sharing this video

Just took my first shot tonight about 6 hours ago. So far no issues. Fingers crossed 🤞. Thank you for the video. Subscribed:)

Thank you! When my doctor prescribed Trulicity to me, I asked if I should let it warm up before injection. She said she didn't know, and to ask my pharmacist. My brother had to pick it up, and did not ask this. I have seen a different doctor since then, and she also said she did not know, and ask my pharmacist. Because I did not know whether to let it warm up , I have been taking it out and letting it warm up while I take a shower. I guess I should continue this, but I will be asking my pharmacist anyway.

Thank you so much for your video. Today was my first time using Trulicity. I was so scared🙄🙏🏽🙏🏽 Im so grateful for your video. I get over my nervousness. Thank you!

Thank you. It made me see the best way of getting myself on the positive side.

Great video. It really gave me a better understanding of how the medication works.

you know I just want to say thank you to you because I’m getting ready to try this for my very first time and honestly, I need to look at RU-vid sometimes to help me with instructions and your video was without a doubt the clearest most informative video I have ever seen!! you got to the point, you answered any question that a regular person would have. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have never subscribed to anything. I’m not a real tech person, but I am subscribing to you only because you are really great at what you do . I can’t thank you enough. You literally answered all my questions and also gave me more information than I would’ve even thought to ask about. I’m so impressed, thank you so much!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I just started this two weeks ago. First week I was throwing up for three days and second week I have it comming at the other end. Today will be my third shot and hope this week won't be bad

Thank you for this video. My dr gave me the first injection. I’m doing my first injection today. This helps

I’ve been on Trulicity .75 for about 4 weeks now. Little to no side effects. Occasionally I would get a nauseous feeling but if I eat something it goes away.

So detailed & easy to understand. Thank you 🙏🏼 immensely

Great video. I have been using Trulicity for more than a year. I was injecting it into the back of my arm by my quad muscle. A nurse told me to 'roll' my arm to get the fatty outside part to come out. I did this but my blood sugar was still in the 400-500 range with proper diet and exercise. I just tried the way you showed in the abdomen. I hope this lowers it.

As soon as Kevin appeared I gave the video a like! Jokes apart this was very informative, I changed from ozempic to trulicity and it works much better for me. No side effects and overall I feel better.

I'm about to start it today. Nervous but hopeful

Just got my first dose. ... read all the comments, hope it doesn't hurt. Will update in a few weeks Great informative video 👍

I love this my ins would not cover ozempic so I wasn't sure how good trulicity would be, side effects were not bad and I lost 5 lbs also brought down my a1c. The only thing is wake up before using it. I accidently left the cap on the bottom once and the medication went all over. Super easy to use and if you let it warm up and make sure if you use alcohol it is dry first to avoid sting, you don't even feel it go in.

Thank you so much for this video, is very informative and right to the point. The fact that all this is coming from a PA. is a mayor plus. I just got my first 1.5 dose on this medication. My highest levels are around 260, so let's see how this works.

An absolutely wonderful presentation about trulicity. I feel much better as I start the use of this medication tomorrow; and, I am hoping for good results as so many others have achieved by the use of this medication/drug. I absolutely like the good presentations manner of presentation; and, how many concerns/questions are answered in this video. Thank you for your outstanding video. Father Vern from Iowa.

I have been using Trulicity for years, and am up to 4.5mg now. I’ve been getting hives and swelling, but it took a few years for this to happen.

Thanks so much your video was very helpful I have to pick up my prescription today and I hate reading the directions I rather watch a video❤

good info about room temp before injecting,thanks.

very details explanation, thanks for sharing

i am type 2 diabetes for last 8 or 9 years, always on metformin with quick brake for insuline (pregnancy) but after giving birth my body went into strange mode and I couldnt stabilize sugar level. Doc gave me trulicity and I am already starting second week. I see it working but those side effects are really not very fun to work with :) hope my body will adjust. Great video, you told me more than my doctor about this drug and I am glad I found your chanel. I subscribed :D

Thank You, you really explained a lot that I didn't know, I'm not as nervous as I was before

excellent video. thank you so much! im new to this and obviously very apprehensive. you helped me tremendously and i just used this for the first time. the pen was so simple to use just like you demonstrated. thank you again!!

Fantastic video, both content and production quality. Just started Trulicity yesterday, and it appears to have really stabilized the rate of change of sugars (much less roller coaster effect). Keep up the good work!

This video was so helpful thank you. Just took my first dose today along with Metformin, which I've been on for about 12 years. Injection was so easy and didn't feel a thing. I feel fine a few hours in and keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way :)

I took my first dose yesterday after taking Metformin for the last 18 years, my Doctor switched me to Trulicity and Glimepiride because I was descending into kidney failure and the Metformin wasn’t helping matters? Anyway....I gave myself that shot and YOWZA! it burned and left a nice lump and bruise. Late last night I started to get a little nauseous but nothing a few saltines couldn’t take care of. Thank you for the fabulous video. It really helped my first time. THANK YOU THANK YOU.

My PA wants to put me on this ! I’m a diabetic 2 for two years and taking two pill meds a day and not working ! She will let me know tomorrow because she has to find out if Medicaid will pay ! Thank you for your videos . Helps a lot !

I’ve been on the highest dose of ozempic & the side effects were irritating but manageable. I did have effective weight loss. Had to stop due to losing my insurance. Just started the trulicity (lowest dose) we’ll see if this works. Thanks for posting

Excellent video, very informative and entertaining. Thank you!

I was started on the 0.75 dose after 4 weeks there was no real effect (in conjunction with Metformin and Januvia). My provider increased to the 1.5 dose. I did see a slight change in my daily glucose numbers. The injections were very simple with the device. I tended to have more of a startle reflex when pushing the activation button (compare to opening a can of refrigerated biscuits) then pain. After two weeks on the dose and midway through third week severe side effects hit (vomiting, diarrhea). My provider and I couldn't rule out food poisoning (recent travel questionable restaurant) so we tried the 4th dose after those effects wore off. This dose took "severe" side effects to the next level. I don't say this to scare anyone. My take-away is my provider and I probably could have gone a few more weeks at the low dose which may have started to show improvement as well start showing side effects at lessened intensity. For me this was not the GLP of choice. (As a side note we did rule out pancreatitis the vomiting and diarrhea brought some abdominal pain...with the use of Januvia needed to check-negative.) Hope this is helpful. New to your videos but they very informational! Thank you.

Hi Doctor, First of all, absolutely loved this video. I live in Australia and I was started on the 1.5mg/0.5ml Trulicity about 6 weeks ago in conjunction with Januvia, Jardiance and Rosuvastatin. From what I gather, I am among the unfortunate few that get to experience the seemingly brutal side effects of Trulicity and yes, I have lost weight as well. I am trying to soldier on as I think the severity and frequency of these side effects are decreasing although quite slowly. I also am trying to standardize my diet as I personally find the side effects worsen with carb rich and sometimes fatty and spicy food. So basically this drug is forcing me to start eating what a diabetic should be eating anyway since I have no real will power to do it otherwise. Like strong patches do to a chain smoker trying to quit. But this is also causing constant tiredness, lethargy and admittedly some strong mood swings. It is affecting my work and thinking straight for any extended period has become difficult. From your experience with your patients so far, how much longer (roughly) may it take for the body to get used to Trulicity and I can get on with life as "normal"? Thanks in advance.

Dr, you're amazing, thank you for helping me with my first injection

Thank you for a great and informative video. Enjoyed watching.

You explained sooo well. Thankyou

I was on this Trulicty for a year and lost 3 stone I was on 1.5mg weekly it worked well i had some side effects but not to bad, but as my diabetes got worse I have been moved on to Ozempic to see if this helps better started it today so I will keep you updated on progress but Trulicty does work guys, David's very good at explaining everything clearly thank you for this it helps very much

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing Doc...... I have been on & off Trulicity for the past 6-7 years. The main reason I stop, is I find the injection hurts. I have tried different injection sites, with almost all the same results. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

Thanks for the video as a first time user I was scared this video def helped me do it by myself thanks again

I have been on metformin for almost 9 months , started 3 weeks ago with trulicity already I have lost 17 lbs. Of course I have no appetite and I am eating a no carbs diet. Hopefully I can continue to lose weight. I would like to lose about 30 lbs

My Endo put me on Trulicity on a .75 dose. Upped to 1.5 . I'm type 2 diabetic on insulin twice a day My A1C has gone down but weight gone up due to the insulin. Have had no side effects from Trulicity and it's so easy to use

This was very helpful. So easy to understand. New subscriber!

Im currently using it and its definitely worth a shot.

Excellent video, very informative and friendly!!

Wish I had found this video 4 weeks ago when I started using trulicity. That said my biggest issue was gas. The oh so wonderful sulfur burps, the loud and stinky farts, I was loose the day after injection but that's become more constipation. The injector system is really nice as I hate needles.

Thanks for the video, it has really put my mind at rest, I've only started injecting trulicity so it is very early to see any significant change,you have answered all my questions, linking forward to a near normal life,keep up the great work you are doing

Thanks for this video I am about to do my 1st 0.75 injection I will keep you all posted

The system to deliver the injection is awesome for people whom have arthritis & nerve damage in their hands!

Very helpful and informative!

So, it only reduces A1C by 1.5, after how long taking it? And then what? How do you continue to reduce it? It all seems to come back to personal decision of your food choices and exercise, right?

Very easy to use yes I am taking it once a week thank you for the information you had I sure appreciate it I sure appreciate it thank you

Dr. thank you very much for the video it is full of good information for me since is the first time I'm using this medication after watching the video I feel confident using the pen. Again thank you Juan

This video was very helpful n less scary in getting the injection myself. Ty

Very helpful. I just started my first dose . I have been using lantus for two years and have CKD. Dr what is your opinion about metformin and kidney disease?

I love it how well Trulicity was able to control my diabetes right after the very first shot of 1.5mg. My glucose level has never been as smoothly in range in years. But the side effects seem to be so horrible that I hesitate whether I want to continue. Nausea and mild pain in the abdomen are nothing, but the main bad effect was severe indigestion I had developed on day 4. I ate a small pizza at lunch and went for a walk. By the end of the day, and most of the next day I was suffering from stomach burn and bloating, and a strong rotten egg smell coming out every 15-20 minutes. It seemed like the food was still sitting in the stomach and rotting all this time, Without this, I was thinking it was the best medication to control diabetes. Not sure if this severe indigestion issue would persist, or would go away with any following doses.

Well all I could manage was the first dose of trulicity. I took it on a Friday night and all went well until the following Tuesday. Since then, almost 2 weeks later, the GI problems are horrific for me. I have had vomitting, severe constipation and the gas is unreal! My body is super sensitive to this medication. Don't think I will try to continue this. The nausea is still with me.

I just started truelicity today, love this video I subscribed!

Thanks! I was a little nervous about starting it but after watching your video I feel lots better about it. One question though. If I do get some nausea is it ok to take anti-nausea medication?

Amazing review!! THANK YOU!!!!

I am deafblind, I have seen Insulin pens and, to be honest the Trulicity pen looks far more blind friendly! I am looking forward to starting it next week, I shall come back and tell you how I go

I took Trulicity for over 12 months my good right eye Catract developed so fast I need a Catract operation.

Excellent review! Thank you so much!

Thank you-- I just got a prescription for trulicity, currently using jardiance, My alcoholism and bad diet, along with no exercise for 5 years, (homeless) Olympic weightlifter for 50 years, wish to come back . Maybe this will bring me back to life. Thanks sir.

Good video and information

Excellent review, thanks

I always get the side effect of of weight loss or loss of appetite lol I have the hardest time losing weight so when I put on a medication that told that I can possibly lose weight I'm all for it I've been on this medication for 2 months and I've already lost 10 lb 😁 can't wait to see what my A1C is

This is my third day on this medication. I have to tell you I’m so sick, dry heaving, complete nauseous all the time anything I eat makes me sicker than a dog he has on his post last four days I hope so.

Very helpful thank you.

I've gone from 13 stone to 10 stone. I was a size 18 bottoms to a 10 My blood sugars is much better It does make me feel sick sometimes

I am desperate for help with my type 2 diabetes. Today I will start my first dose of Trulicity. Through diet, I have decreased my A1C from 13.5 to 10. Still high but some progress. My blood sugar, however, was 290 on the last test. So, short of just not eating at all, I hope Trulicy works. What has been some of the most common side effects for people subscribed to this channel? Thank you.

Tried introductory dosage of Trulicity. Tried the full four week dosage. I guess I'm in the 1% who can't tolerate it - it racked my tummy, badly. REALLY bummed, because it was working wonders on my daily glucose checks. Endocrinologist said if I have that reaction, I'll have the same reaction to any of the Semaglutide meds. Oh, well.

Amazing videos thank you.

Thank you for the information!

I will start this medicine in the morning. any advice?

PA David your videos. One question? Any studies on using combination of SGLT@ and Glp1 at the same time?? It seems that gaining the advantages of both therapies would help both A1C and morning fasting

I just went on this drug. I usually feel somewhat bloated and constipated. I also seem to burp and hiccup.

I started using it last week. It was really weird to inject. Did it in the thigh and didn’t feel the needle at all. However it felt as it went in like one of the shots that feel like they “ball” inside you. Kind of like a Shingles shot or one that has thicker compounds.

Great content on Trulicity. Thanks!

Thanks for the video, can you take trulicity for weight loss? My A1C is 6.0 and have been trying to lose weight but my body is finding hard to drop this weight even with diet. Pls advice

Great information! Way better than my doc...lol Note: needle burns a little for about 10 secs as meds go in, but good after that.

Awesome review, David. Do you think the nausea you mentioned at 14:06 for the high dose of Victoza is what causes the side effect of weight loss? All this stuff is so interesting. Thank you for teaching me!