Compared to some other GLP-1 medications that may have been developed primarily for diabetes, the formulation of semaglutide for weight loss (Wegovy) is specifically dosed and studied for its effectiveness in helping people without diabetes manage a medical condition like obesity
I started my weight-loss journey at 288 pounds before my gastric sleeve surgery, and even after surgery, I hit a prolonged stall
Based on individual patient response and tolerability, the dose may be further titrated in 2.5mg increments every four weeks, up to a maximum of 15mg per week
The breadth of glycine additional benefits (sleep, collagen, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory) makes it the most versatile compounding addition
In type 2 diabetes, the body's efficiency in using insulin is diminished, leading to elevated blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia