Not everyone will need to adjust their dosing approach, but certain situations make it worth bringing up with your provider
Knowing that, she says, reduced her sense of stigma and helped her find the most fitting combination of medications for her
They work by different mechanisms to help manage blood sugar levels in people with this condition and can lead to weight loss as a secondary fix
Liraglutide was well tolerated, with no episodes of hypoglycaemia or diabetic ketoacidosis
This is one reason healthcare professionals often encourage prioritizing protein at every meal while taking GLP-1 medications (3)
But, they may adjust the timing based for certain reasons, such as: You have completed the initial 4-week adjustment period: Most GLP-1 medications used for weight loss, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, start at a low starting dose for at least one month to let your body get used to the drug