Jul 22, 2024 at 11:53 PM#26
Can confirm — my data shows the same pattern.
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Jul 23, 2024 at 12:10 AM#27
A1cHero_PHX said:I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 250 lbs with metabolic syndrome
Gonna push back on this one. Monthly semaglutide depot is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 12 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But cost accessibility is a real barrier. We should be honest about that.
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Jul 23, 2024 at 12:27 AM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to Monthly semaglutide depot since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 256 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 16 months later: I am down 46 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Monthly semaglutide aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
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Jul 23, 2024 at 12:44 AM#29
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.
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Jul 23, 2024 at 1:01 AM#30
GraceAZ_72 — that is really helpful context on Monthly semaglutide depot. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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