Patients with higher starting weights sometimes require doses in the 2.02.4 milligram range to achieve appetite suppression, while others see optimal results at 1.01.5 milligrams
So setting realistic goals is really central to that
[1] [2] Gastrointestinal side effects are typically most pronounced during dose escalation and often diminish with continued treatment
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In select cases particularly patients with: Obesity High insulin resistance Very high total daily insulin requirements endocrinologists may consider off-label use with: Continuous glucose monitoring Routine ketone monitoring Strict sick-day protocols Close specialist follow-up But this is not standard therapy
Heres why: Preventing Under-Eating: Some GLP-1 users find their appetite is so blunted that they barely feel like eating at all
