Want to share my personal experience related to Needle gauge and dead space since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 278 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 18 months later: I am down 83 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Needle gauge and aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

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Adding my data to this Needle gauge and dead discussion:

Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.

nick_newbie — wow. I've been looking for this exact info for weeks.

FDA_TrackerJim said:

Needle gauge and dead is exactly what I've been researching

This is exactly right. FDA_TrackerJim articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Needle gauge and dead aspect is the most important factor.