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GLP-1/GIP receptor co-agonism — anyone have experience?

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sean_dublin
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Apr 2, 2026 at 9:41 AM#21

Want to share my personal experience related to GLP-1/GIP receptor co-agonism since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 248 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 18 months later: I am down 68 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The GLP-1/GIP receptor aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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Apr 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM#22

Moderator note: Please keep vendor-specific discussions in the Vendor Reviews section.

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Apr 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM#23

Adding my data to this GLP-1/GIP receptor discussion:

MetricBaselineMonth 5Month 6
Weight260 lbs240 lbs215 lbs
A1C6.4%6.0%5.2%
hsCRP4.04.01.0

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

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Apr 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM#24

RunnerRach — wow. This community is amazing.

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Apr 2, 2026 at 10:49 AM#25
Dr.SurgeonPGH said:
GLP-1/GIP receptor is exactly what I've been researching

This is exactly right. Dr.SurgeonPGH articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The GLP-1/GIP receptor aspect is what made the difference for me.

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