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The Importance of the Titration Schedule The journey with semaglutide is a marathon, not a sprint
Semaglutide is prescribed for lowering blood sugar levels for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and weight management for those who are overweight or have obesity with at least one weight-related comorbidity.[1-5] Individuals taking semaglutide may lose up to 15% of their body weight.[5] However, weight loss results may vary depending on your starting weight, comorbidities, other medications, and lifestyle choices.[1-5] Although the exact mechanism by which semaglutide causes weight loss is still under investigation, it has the potential to reduce appetite, thereby reducing caloric intake.[1-3] You may feel more tired than usual due to the reduced calorie intake while taking semaglutide
But, Shin said, if insurance stops covering the medications for nondiabetic patients, they may delay treatments for obesity and develop Type 2 diabetes after all
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