Schedule regular follow-ups to track progress, address side effects, and check results
Some people find that ginger also helps with the nausea that accompanies early GLP-1 treatment
Some medications like liraglutide, dulaglutide, and semaglutide have proven cardiovascular benefits, along with other benefits such as appetite suppression, weight management, and glycemic control
If possible, also track waist circumference weekly, body composition monthly (through DEXA or bioimpedance), and blood markers quarterly (fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, liver enzymes)
We adjust dosing based on your response, side effects, labs, and body composition data not just a number on a scale
Many prescription GLP-1 medications used for weight management act directly as GLP-1 receptor agonists, are backed by large clinical trials, and are available only with a prescription