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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍
Slightly tangential to Do the heart benefits go but Dr.NateNeph 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.
jennifer_SEA said:Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose
This is exactly right. jennifer_SEA articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Do the heart benefits go aspect is the most important factor.
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.
Adding my data to this Do the heart benefits go discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 262 lbs | 237 lbs | 207 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.