Getting Started Embarking on a weight loss journey can be challenging, often leading to frustration when results dont match efforts
Monitoring should be specific Depending on the goal, monitoring may include: Body composition trends, not just scale weight Blood pressure and resting heart rate Fasting glucose, insulin, A1c Lipids and inflammatory markers Liver enzymes, kidney function Thyroid markers when relevant Nutrient status, especially if appetite drops Sleep data, subjective and objective if available You also need a plan for what happens if you stop
J Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports described gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) from semaglutide use
If you experience any of the side effects mentioned above, you must seek medical help immediately
Better Insulin Sensitivity And Blood Sugar Control Probiotics that support GLP-1 can improve how the body reacts to insulin and manage blood sugar levels
In the Saxenda clinical trials, participants were asked to follow a reduced-calorie diet and exercise at least 150 minutes each week, in addition to using the medication