Real RYBELSUS® Stories

Adults across the country with type 2 diabetes are getting their A1C DOWN with RYBELSUS®. Hear some of their inspiring stories!

"I would tell somebody recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to take it one step at a time. Don't think too much into the future or too much into the past."

 

— Beto

"I would tell somebody recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to take it one step at a time. Don't think too much into the future or too much into the past."

 

— Beto

Hear Beto’s real RYBELSUS® story

Beto is a family man and a mechanic who was down to adjust his type 2 diabetes treatment plan when metformin wasn’t enough. After not getting the A1C results he needed, his healthcare provider prescribed him RYBELSUS®, along with diet and exercise.

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“You can’t heal a body that you aren’t at peace with, and I finally feel at peace with my own. I’m happy to go out and do joyful activities—it’s huge for me.” —Sunny

Sunny enjoys being active and stays on top of her treatment goals too

Sunny made it a point to maintain an active lifestyle, knowing her family history with diabetes. When she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Sunny's healthcare provider started her on metformin before eventually prescribing RYBELSUS®, along with diet and exercise. After starting on 3 mg for 30 days and moving to 7 mg for some months, Sunny's healthcare provider increased her RYBELSUS® dose to 14 mg for greater blood sugar control.

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“Now that I have a diabetes treatment plan that works for me, I feel like I can manage this.” — Troy

Troy spends time with his husband and dog and stays on track with his treatment journey

Troy is a loving husband and pet owner who enjoys finding artifacts with the help of his dog, Jasmine. Living with type 2 diabetes, he decided it was time to make a change when his A1C had reached its highest.  To help get his A1C DOWN, Troy's healthcare provider added RYBELSUS®, along with diet and exercise, to his treatment plan. Troy also enrolled in the text program for even more support.

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“From my personal experience, you can manage type 2 diabetes with the help of your healthcare provider and the right treatment plan.” — Carolyn

Carolyn is passionate about art and is driven to get her A1C DOWN

Carolyn shows her true colors as a painter and someone living with type 2 diabetes who wants to lead a healthier life. When other diabetes pills couldn't get her to goal, Carolyn discovered once-daily RYBELSUS® and asked her doctor if it was the right medicine for her. Carolyn's doctor prescribed RYBELSUS®, along with diet and exercise, which helped get her A1C DOWN.

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“I would tell somebody recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes to take it one step at a time. Don't think too much into the future or too much into the past.” — Beto

Beto’s real RYBELSUS® story

Beto is a family man and a mechanic who was down to adjust his type 2 diabetes treatment plan when metformin wasn’t enough. After not getting the A1C results he needed, his healthcare provider prescribed him RYBELSUS®. While taking RYBELSUS®, along with diet and exercise, Beto got his A1C DOWN.

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You’ve heard their real RYBELSUS® stories. Are you down to write yours? Ask your healthcare provider about RYBELSUS®.

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— Sunny
 

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aTo receive offer, 7 mg or 14 mg dose prescription must be for a 1-, 2-, or 3-month supply. For 3 mg dose, pay as little as $10 each month. Eligible, commercially insured patients with product coverage only. Maximum savings of $300 per 1‑month supply, $600 per 2‑month supply, or $900 per 3‑month supply. Eligibility and other restrictions apply.

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What is RYBELSUS®?

RYBELSUS® (semaglutide) tablets 7 mg or 14 mg is a prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.

  • RYBELSUS® is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes
  • It is not known if RYBELSUS® is safe and effective for use in children

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about RYBELSUS®?

RYBELSUS® may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, RYBELSUS® and medicines that work like RYBELSUS® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if RYBELSUS® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people

Do not use RYBELSUS® if:

  • you or any of your family have ever had MTC, or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
  • you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in RYBELSUS®. See symptoms of serious allergic reaction in "What are the possible side effects of RYBELSUS®?"

Before using RYBELSUS®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you:

  • have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys
  • have a history of vision problems related to your diabetes
  • are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation)
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if RYBELSUS® will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using RYBELSUS® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with RYBELSUS®

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. RYBELSUS® may affect the way some medicines work and some medicines may affect the way RYBELSUS® works.

How should I take RYBELSUS®?

  • Take RYBELSUS® exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to
  • Do not take more than 1 tablet each day
  • Take RYBELSUS® by mouth on an empty stomach in the morning with a sip of plain water (no more than 4 ounces). Do not take  RYBELSUS® with any other liquids besides water
  • Do not split, crush, or chew. Swallow RYBELSUS® whole
  • After 30 minutes, you can eat, drink, or take other oral medicines
  • If you miss a dose of RYBELSUS®, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule

What are the possible side effects of RYBELSUS®?

RYBELSUS® may cause serious side effects, including:

  • inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using RYBELSUS® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back
  • changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with RYBELSUS®
  • low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use RYBELSUS® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: dizziness or lightheadedness, blurred vision, anxiety, irritability or mood changes, sweating, slurred speech, hunger, confusion or drowsiness, shakiness, weakness, headache, fast heartbeat, and feeling jittery
  • kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration
  • severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use RYBELSUS®. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away
  • serious allergic reactions. Stop using RYBELSUS® and get medical help right away, if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; problems breathing or swallowing; severe rash or itching; fainting or feeling dizzy; or very rapid heartbeat
  • gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take RYBELSUS®. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include: pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), fever, and clay-colored stools
  • food or liquid getting into the lungs during surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation). RYBELSUS® may increase the chance of food getting into your lungs during surgery or other procedures. Tell all your healthcare providers that you are taking RYBELSUS® before you are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures

The most common side effects of RYBELSUS® may include nausea, stomach (abdominal) pain, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, and constipation. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are most common when you first start RYBELSUS®.

Please see Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for RYBELSUS®.

RYBELSUS® is a prescription medication.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.