Unlike a single fasting glucose reading that captures just one moment, A1C reflects the percentage of hemoglobin molecules in your red blood cells that have glucose attached to them
Each time the dose increases, expect 3-7 days of reduced appetite and possible nausea, similar to mild food poisoning
GLP-1 medications, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, treat type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, obesity
GLP-1 also slows down how fast food moves through your stomach (gastric emptying), making you feel full longer, and helps control appetite by lowering blood sugar levels and promoting weight loss
Some users report improved fasted blood work despite no changes in diet composition, consistent with improved adipocyte function