Slightly tangential to Is it normal for the but hyun_seoul reminded me — does anyone have experience combining this with metformin?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
Adding my data to this Is it normal for the discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 244 lbs | 224 lbs | 209 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.
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View ResultsReading this thread on Is it normal for the hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 295 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
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nick_SD_fit — that is really helpful context on Is it normal for the. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.