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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍
Slightly tangential to Zone 2 cardio + GLP-1 but LabKate 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.
robert_kc said:Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose
This is exactly right. robert_kc articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Zone 2 cardio + GLP-1 aspect is the most important factor.
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.
Adding my data to this Zone 2 cardio + GLP-1 discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 254 lbs | 224 lbs | 219 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.