B12 injections are highly recommended for those who have a deficiency
Starting your day with a protein-rich breakfast sets the tone for steady energy throughout the day
This typically includes: Body weight to assess early response to treatment Blood glucose levels particularly if you have type 2 diabetes or are taking glucose-lowering medicines Renal and hepatic function as part of routine safety monitoring Gastrointestinal symptom burden to determine whether dose escalation can proceed as planned If side effects remain troublesome beyond the first week, your clinician may delay dose escalation or provide additional supportive measures
In the SURMOUNT-1 trial, tirzepatide demonstrated even more substantial results, with some participants losing over 20% of their starting weight
Endocrinology 148:22512263 Koodziejski PA, Pruszyska-Oszmaek E, Strowski MZ, Nowak KW (2017) Long-term obestatin treatment of mice type 2 diabetes increases insulin sensitivity and improves liver function
In these studies, the doses of each medication were not equal, which could affect the results