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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍
Slightly tangential to Heart failure but Dr.GastroMayo 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.
mel_PDX said:Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose
This is exactly right. mel_PDX articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Heart failure aspect is the most important factor.
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.
Adding my data to this Heart failure discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 278 lbs | 218 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.