You dont want to get a prescription and walk awaythats not going to work in the long term. About half of patients who start a GLP-1 medication stop within a year, he notes, often because of side effects, cost, or lack of follow-up
The recommended starting approach exists for good reason, and even researchers experienced with other GLP-1 compounds should respect the titration schedule
Target 80-100g protein daily minimum
[1] Dulaglutide (Trulicity): 0.75 mg or 1.5 mg once weekly for type 2 diabetes
The other 40% either cycle between periods on and off medication, or attempt lifestyle maintenance alone
Compared with similar households with no reported GLP-1 use, people on GLP-1s spent less on their grocery bill, particularly on snack foods