Ozempic Oops
My initial delivery of Ozempic was two injection pens. The first one that I used had four doses (you take it once a week), so I figured the second pen would have four as well. I was wrong. When I went to take what I expected to be the seventh dose, I realized that the pen was empty. Checking the actual prescription, I saw that it was for only six doses, not eight. I then went to my online pharmacy and found that they had not turned on automatic refills. So I've missed this week's dose, but I've ordered a refill and turned on automatic refills, so in a few days I expect to receive a renewal.
The result of the blood test that I got when I went to Roseville last Saturday were heartening. My blood sugar is significantly lower than it had been (125, down from numbers in the high 200s, on a scale where 100 is considered the top of the normal range. Then there was the weight loss, which has not continued on the same downward dive as during the first two weeks, but is still good. I could lose 20-30 pounds more and not miss it.
In addition, the dangerously low potassium levels I had a while back that caused my doctor to cut in half one of my medications that is known to lower potassium and to also prescribe a potassium supplement has come back up to the bottom end of the normal range. The medication in question is for my blood pressure, which remains normal, so that's good.
Meanwhile, I have finally made an appointment to start a new regular doctor with Renown Health in Reno, with the initial appointment and exam to be in mid-March. If that works out, I have information on how Sutter Health (Palo Alto Medical) can transfer my medical records to Renown. Given that both systems use the same system to communicate with me, you'd think it shouldn't be that difficult as long as I give the correct consent. I understand wanting to protect patient privacy, but if the patient tells you they want to share their information across the two providers, you'd think that should be sufficient. We'll find out.
The result of the blood test that I got when I went to Roseville last Saturday were heartening. My blood sugar is significantly lower than it had been (125, down from numbers in the high 200s, on a scale where 100 is considered the top of the normal range. Then there was the weight loss, which has not continued on the same downward dive as during the first two weeks, but is still good. I could lose 20-30 pounds more and not miss it.
In addition, the dangerously low potassium levels I had a while back that caused my doctor to cut in half one of my medications that is known to lower potassium and to also prescribe a potassium supplement has come back up to the bottom end of the normal range. The medication in question is for my blood pressure, which remains normal, so that's good.
Meanwhile, I have finally made an appointment to start a new regular doctor with Renown Health in Reno, with the initial appointment and exam to be in mid-March. If that works out, I have information on how Sutter Health (Palo Alto Medical) can transfer my medical records to Renown. Given that both systems use the same system to communicate with me, you'd think it shouldn't be that difficult as long as I give the correct consent. I understand wanting to protect patient privacy, but if the patient tells you they want to share their information across the two providers, you'd think that should be sufficient. We'll find out.