GLP-1 Two-Year Check-In: Progress!

Here's me from February '22, just before starting on tirz. My blood sugar was kinda high, like 5.9 or so. And then a pic from this past fall. Talk about a change! And a few more then-and-now shots too.

Now my A1C is 4.7! I'm so grateful for this med, the doc who got me on it, and all of you here!
 
Two years is a huge deal, way to go on sticking with it! One thing that doesn't get talked about enough at this point is how your hydration and electrolyte needs change, especially if you're still losing or your appetite isn't what it used to be. Lots of people who've been on these meds for a while find they're tired or have headaches, and it's not the medication but just not getting enough sodium, magnesium, and potassium because they're eating less.

Keeping up with electrolytes has made a big difference for me. I use unflavored drops in my drinks so it's easy even when I'm not that hungry or thirsty. Also, making sure you're getting enough protein, even with a smaller appetite, is super important after a couple of years because keeping muscle mass becomes more of a focus once the weight loss slows down. Your maintenance dose might also need tweaking around this time, so if things feel off, talk to your doctor about it instead of just pushing through.
 
I've read some interesting studies about using semaglutide even in type 1 diabetes cases. Apparently, there's research suggesting it could potentially reduce the need for insulin in some patients. It's still preliminary, but it's fascinating to see how these medications might have broader applications than we initially thought.
 
ToneLean said:
I've read some interesting studies about using semaglutide even in type 1 diabetes cases. Apparently, there's research suggesting it could potentially reduce the need for insulin in some patients. It's still preliminary, but it's fascinating to see how these medications might have broader applications than we initially thought.

That's really interesting. I wonder if the benefits outweigh the risks in those cases. I'd be curious to see more data on that.
 
Bobby_97 said:
I'm seeing some impressive before/afters! There's this guy who dropped 95lbs on Mounjaro and looks amazing. Says he's lifting weights 4x a week too. Super motivating!

Weight lifting is key. It helps with muscle retention while losing weight, which is so important for long-term results. Otherwise you risk losing just fat AND muscle, which isn't ideal for your metabolism.
 
zepbound 2.5mg in the US is like $300 for 4 weeks (brand-name version of the same drug, FDA approved for weight instead of diabetes). not much difference price-wise tbh.
 
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