Faster than that and the muscle-to-fat loss ratio worsens, even with protein and lifting
Barlowe TS, Anderson C, Sandler RS, Subramaniam D, Muratore A, Buse JB, et al
Clinical trials have found that the greatest improvement in haemoglobin A1c occurs within the first 24 weeks of treatment, after which levels stabilise
Visceral and liver fat can fall before total weight changes much because glucagon increases fat use in those tissues
Subcutaneous semaglutide was FDA approved as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes in 2017
Before starting any GLP-1 medication, talk to a licensed healthcare provider about your personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, MEN 2, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, current medications, allergies, and any prior adverse reactions