It's amazing how much these medications can help, but it's crucial to remember that diet and exercise remain vital for optimal results. The meds can help quiet the 'food noise' as Ready mentioned, but we still have to put in the work 💪.
They don't label? Thanks for the info. My first order from them arrives today, so I need to buy label stickers. I'm only getting one thing now but I am thinking about getting a few more things.
For anyone tracking their health metrics, don't put too much stock in BMI. If you have good muscle mass, your BMI can be higher even when you're fit. You look fantastic!
I've seen a few people on Reddit talk about it. They usually decrease the dosage or lengthen the time between injections. One person went from 12.5mg every 10 days to 7.5mg every 10 days. Said they were holding steady between 148 and 153 pounds.
Think about how pharma pre-mixed pens are handled during shipping. It's probably not as gentle as how we're told to gently mix the powder before injecting. So the pharma version, which is already expensive, could be damaged. Plus, you should factor in the temperature and the age of the suspension.
For those asking about long-term use: as a healthcare professional, I can say that for many with T2D, GLP-1s are a long-term management solution, much like other medications for chronic conditions. It's about managing health, not just a quick fix.