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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍
Slightly tangential to Expected approval but Dr.CardioMD 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.
tammy_FL said:Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose
This is exactly right. tammy_FL articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Expected approval aspect is the most important factor.
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| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 274 lbs | 239 lbs | 199 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.