It promotes satiety and helps with blood sugar control but also slows down the entire gastrointestinal tract , leading to: Reduced peristalsis (gut contractions) Longer intestinal transit time Harder, drier stools Reduced Caloric and Fiber Intake Patients on GLP-1 medications often eat significantly less food due to appetite suppression
Starting doses begin at 2.5 mg weekly (an initiation dose not intended for glycaemic control), with gradual titration up to a maintenance dose of 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg, depending on individual response and tolerability
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Programs that treat GLP-1 therapy as 'take this injection weekly and lose weight automatically' set patients up for the two-thirds rebound rate documented in post-discontinuation studies
These disturbances could result from blood sugar fluctuations, blood pressure changes, or other systemic effects of Wegovy
If you notice your hunger returning faster than expected or your weight creeping up despite consistent effort, contact your healthcare provider early