If youre already on medication for diabetes like metformin or insulin, talk to your doctor about the best time to add in a GLP-1
GI side effects like nausea and diarrhea were most common, but these were manageable and resolved over time, researchers said.No increase in serious adverse events or severe low blood sugar was seen with the higher dose.The greater magnitudes of bodyweight reduction seen in this trial, as well as the improvements in cardiovascular risk factors and glucose control, can have beneficial effects on health goals in clinical practice, researchers concluded.However, they noted that further research is needed to fully understand the long-term benefits and risks of a tripled semaglutide dose taken regularly.Novo Nordisk, the maker of semaglutide, sponsored both clinical trials.More informationThe University of California-Davis has more on semaglutide for weight loss.SOURCES: The Lancet, news release, Sept

One thing Ive noticed from speaking with practitioners is that everyone seems to have a slightly different first clue. Looking forward to hearing the experiences shared hereitll be interesting to see whether there are common patterns across different clinical settings
Deciding between B12 injection vs IV becomes much clearer when guided by a provider who understands your full health picture and long term goals