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Caption: Before hearing Chuck’s story, please see this safety information.
00:06-00:18
Narrator: Trulicity is a prescription medicine for adults and children 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar or glucose.
Caption: Once weekly Trulicity® (dulaglutide) injection 0.5 mL, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.5 mg
00:18-00:32
Narrator: Trulicity may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, hoarseness, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
00:32-00:54
Narrator: Do not use Trulicity if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma, or MTC.
Narrator: Do not use Trulicity if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Narrator: Do not use Trulicity if you are allergic to dulaglutide or other ingredients in Trulicity.
Caption: Please see the Indication and Safety Summary with Warnings at the end of this video.
00:54-00:59
[Chuck and Sue prepare a meal in their kitchen]
Sue: I describe my husband being loving and supportive.
Caption: Chuck & Sue were compensated for their time.
00:59-01:08
[Sue feeds Chuck a bite of food; both smile; they sit at their kitchen table together, talking]
Chuck: I met Sue in college, and I asked her out a dozen times, and she kept turning me down. And then finally she said yes.
01:08-01:14
[Sue and Chuck sit on their couch together]
Sue: This is my husband, Chuck, and he is taking Trulicity.
Caption: TruStories with Trulicity®
01:14-01:22
Chuck: I definitely stay active. A typical week for me: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I go to the gym.
01:22-01:33
[In his home gym, Chuck rides a stationary bike]
Chuck: I also have a home gym with a bicycle that I ride. I definitely work up a sweat on the exercise bike. Absolutely. No question about that.
01:33-01:42
[Chuck sits on his motorcycle; Chuck puts on his helmet]
Chuck: Tuesday and Thursday, I spend with the guys. We go riding. My favorite hobby is riding my motorcycle. I absolutely love it.
01:42-01:52
[Chuck and Sue sit on the couch together]
Chuck: I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I felt unsecure of what was going to happen or what I would have to do to keep it in control.
01:52-01:57
[Sue and Chuck hold hands]
Sue: I think initially I was a little upset, and I was concerned for him.
01:57-02:10
Chuck: I guess the impact was I had to change my lifestyle. I had to make better choices than I had made before. I learned about Trulicity when I went for my yearly physical with my doctor.
Caption: Individual results may vary. Talk to your doctor to see if Trulicity is right for you.
02:10-02:16
[Chuck holds his Trulicity pen]
Chuck: He said to me, “You know, we're, your A1C is not going down at all. We'd like to try Trulicity.”
02:16-02:26
Chuck: When I talked to my doctor about the Trulicity, he had said to me that it should lower my A1C, and I might have a little weight loss.
Caption: Trulicity is proven to lower A1C*
Caption: *Along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Caption: Trulicity may help you lose some weight*
Caption: *Trulicity is not a weight loss drug. In studies, weight change in adults ranges from +0.4 lbs (0.75 mg) to -10.1 lbs (4.5 mg).
02:26-02:33
Chuck: And as long as I do the proper food, eating, and exercising, it should be very beneficial.
02:33-02:43
[Chuck smiles and holds up his Trulicity pen; Chuck and Sue sit next to each other on the couch; Chuck smiles]
Chuck: I've been taking Trulicity for eight months, and my last doctor's appointment, it went very, very well for like the first time in years.
02:43-02:53
[Doctor’s hand seen writing a note]
Chuck: So, Sue wasn't with me. So, I said to him, Listen, I need a note for my wife to prove that my A1C is now dropped. So, he wrote me a note.
02:53-03:01
[Sue smiles at Chuck’s story]
Chuck: I gave it to Sue, and she got a big chuckle. But I was so proud that it had dropped that I had to have her see it.
03:01-03:15
[Chuck and Sue sitting at their kitchen table, eating a healthy meal; sitting on couch, Chuck and Sue smile]
Chuck: The changes I've seen since I’ve been taking Trulicity with exercise and watching my diet, I've seen my A1C go down and I've lost some weight, and I'm very happy about that.
Caption: Trulicity may help you lose some weight*
Caption: *Trulicity is not a weight loss drug. In studies, weight change in adults ranges from +0.4 lbs (0.75 mg) to -10.1 lbs (4.5 mg).
03:15-03:24
[Chuck smiles at Sue]
Chuck: One word I would use to describe the Trulicity pen is its simplicity.
Sue: Trulicity’s once weekly dosing is important to Chuck.
Caption: In a study, 94% of people said the Trulicity pen was easy to use.
03:24-03:39
[Chuck holds up his Trulicity pen; Chuck sits on his motorcycle; he backs it out of the garage]
Chuck: My Trulicity day is Wednesday. I take it, and I go on my day. By taking Trulicity once per week, it allows me more time to enjoy my riding with my friends, go out, and not be worried about taking the shot.
Caption: Trulicity is taken once weekly
03:39-03:54
[Chuck and Sue sit on the couch]
Chuck: When I think about my Trulicity experience, what comes to mind to me is the ease, and it works for me. This is my TruStory.
Caption: In a study, 94% of people said the Trulicity pen was easy to use.
Caption: TruStories with Trulicity®
Caption: Once weekly Trulicity® (dulaglutide) injection 0.5 mL, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 3.0 mg, 4.5 mg
03:54-04:09
Narrator: Indications and Safety Summary with Warnings
Narrator: Trulicity® (Trū-li-si-tee) is for adults and children 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar, or glucose.
04:09-04:22
Narrator: It is not known if Trulicity can be used in people who have had inflammation of the pancreas, or pancreatitis. Trulicity is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes and it is not recommended for use in people with severe stomach or intestinal problems.
04:22-04:37
Narrator: It is not known if Trulicity is safe and effective in children under 10 years of age. Trulicity is given through an injection (needle). You take it once a week by injecting it under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or upper arm.
04:37-04:53
Narrator: Warnings
Narrator: Trulicity may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, hoarseness, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
04:53-05:14
Narrator: Do not use Trulicity if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, or MTC.
Narrator: Do not use Trulicity if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Narrator: Do not use Trulicity if you are allergic to dulaglutide or other ingredients in Trulicity.
05:14-05:20
Narrator: Ask your healthcare provider how to recognize the serious side effects below and what to do if you think you have one.
05:20-05:36
Narrator: Inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Trulicity and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen), with or without vomiting, that will not go away. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
05:36-05:48
Narrator: Low blood sugar, or hyperglycemia. Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Trulicity with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin.
05:48-06:05
Narrator: Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or lightheadedness, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, fast heartbeat, sweating, hunger, shakiness,
feeling jittery, weakness, anxiety, irritability, or mood changes.
06:05-06:25
Narrator: Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Trulicity and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, which may include swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting, or feeling dizzy, or very rapid heartbeat.
06:25-06:36
Narrator: Acute kidney injury. In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids, or dehydration. This may cause kidney problems to get worse.
06:36-06:41
Narrator: Severe stomach problems. Trulicity may cause stomach problems, which could be severe.
06:41-06:48
Narrator: Changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in your eyesight or vision during treatment with Trulicity.
06:48-07:07
Narrator: Gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who take Trulicity. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include pain in your upper stomach or abdomen, fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), clay-colored stools.
07:07-07:18
Narrator: Common side effects. The most common side effects of Trulicity include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and decreased appetite, indigestion, and fatigue.
07:18-07:35
Narrator: These are not all the possible side effects of Trulicity. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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Narrator: Before using: Your healthcare provider should show you how to use Trulicity before you use it for the first time. Before you use Trulicity, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.
07:46-08:02
Narrator: Review these questions with your healthcare provider: Do you have other medical conditions, including problems with your pancreas, kidneys, liver, or stomach, or have a history of diabetic retinopathy (vision problems related to diabetes)?
08:02-08:13
Narrator: Do you take other diabetes medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas? Are you pregnant or plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed?
08:13-08:20
Narrator: Do you take any other prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements?
08:20-08:26
Narrator: How to take: Read the instructions for use that come with Trulicity.
08:26-08:31
Narrator: Use Trulicity exactly as your healthcare provider says.
08:31-08:38
Narrator: Do not share your Trulicity pen, syringe, or needles with another person. Do not give Trulicity to other people.
08:38-08:43
Narrator: If you take too much Trulicity, call your healthcare provider or seek medical advice promptly.
08:43-09:00
Narrator: Learn more: Trulicity is a prescription medicine. For more information, call 1-844-TRU-INFO or 1-844-878-4636 or go to www.trulicity.com.
09:00-09:11
Narrator: This summary provides basic information about Trulicity but does not include all information known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled.
09:11-09:19
Narrator: This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about Trulicity and how to take it.
09:19-09:25
Narrator: Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide if Trulicity is right for you.
09:25-09:34
Narrator: Trulicity® and its delivery device base are registered trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.
Caption: DG CON HL BS 17NOV2022
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