Weeks 17 Through 24: Reaching Full Dose (12.5 mg to 15 mg) If your provider has you titrating to the maximum dose, youll reach 15 mg around week 20
Both medications are effective weight loss tools, but they function in slightly different ways: Semaglutide targets the GLP-1 receptor, mimicking the GLP-1 hormone to reduce appetite, slow digestion, and control blood sugar
Managing diabetesespecially as you get oldercan be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially
Full GLP-1 evaluations and new prescriptions require an active membership and provider availability in your state
Therefore, in some cases, it may be challenging to disentangle the effects of the medication from the psychological aspects of living with diabetes