BP still high on GLP-1s?

[Peptide_Hustle68]

Definitely going to encourage them to do more investigation. It’s unlikely to be some other cause, but can't hurt to check.

 

[MetabolicMike]

We use the Omron M3 in the clinic. They have large cuffs. Any Omron is usually good.

 

[PickyEaterPro]

I eat a banana every day, partly for fiber, but mainly for lowering my blood pressure.

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2023/foods-for-high-blood-pressure.html

If you eat more than one, it will also help. Years ago, when on a diet, I was eating 2-3 bananas a day. My blood pressure got really low. But I was much younger then.

 

[Peptide_Hustle68]

Thanks!

 

[Thin_Great]

Sodium intake doesn't always equal blood sodium levels. Hyponatremia's often treated with fluid restriction. I have adrenal insufficiency and metabolize liquids as body mass, diluting my bloodstream, and lowering sodium. Your 118 is critically low! Good call going to the ER!

Hydrocortisone and fluid restriction keep my sodium in check. Frequent labs help too.

 

[PickyEaterPro]

That's great info - thanks! I was thinking about getting my hormone levels checked again, so I will add that to the list!

 

[Ant_Crew]

Saw an interesting graphic about GLP-1s possibly boosting testosterone. Might be something to consider, especially if you're a guy and feeling a bit sluggish. Worth discussing with your doctor, maybe?

 

[rebooting-log20]

Overindulging once and being uncomfortable for hours instead of days is the difference these meds make. Getting back on track the next morning shows control.

 

[MetabolicMike]

Interesting thoughts about GLP-1 and testosterone! I've been reading that future research should look into combining GLP-1s with testoserone since GLP-1s can cause sarcopenia.

 

[Peptide_Hustle68]

Saw an interesting graphic about GLP-1s possibly boosting testosterone. Might be something to consider, especially if you're a guy and feeling a bit sluggish. Worth discussing with your doctor, maybe?

That's interesting, I did start feeling better after a few weeks on Tirz, but chalked it up to losing the weight and being able to move around better.

 

[O-O-Ozempic]

I saw a post about someone's A1c dropping from 13 to 8 in ONE MONTH on just a low dose of Ozempic! And they lost about 5 lbs too! Amazing how fast it can work for some people. My own decrease wasn't that quick, but it was still impressive.

 

[stoic_flax5659]

Need to test more often and check E2 level too. Per Gemini the risk low and estrogen can protect at high-normal which reminds me of HCG.

 

[needsmorewater_6c89]

They've rolled out some higher-protein options now. The salt content is still through the roof unfortunately.

 

[Riley_25]

Potassium deficiency can keep BP elevated despite weight loss. Worth testing levels.

 

[A1C-Slayer]

Stuck in a 5 lb band for months and then one dose bump moving things again is the pattern that makes titration worth trying before giving up. Going to 2mg at diabetes dosing turned out to be what was needed. BP response to weight loss can lag the weight change by weeks or months - how long has it been elevated despite the loss?