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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍
Slightly tangential to Compounded vs brand name but VendorMark 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.
nancy_portland said:Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose
This is exactly right. nancy_portland articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Compounded vs brand name aspect is the most important factor.
Adding my data to this Compounded vs brand name discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 266 lbs | 241 lbs | 221 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.