OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Continuous glucose.
To answer denise_HTX: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.
Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Bookmarked 📌 The Continuous glucose info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.
Reading this thread on Continuous glucose hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 299 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 74 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Continuous glucose — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Adding my data to this Continuous glucose discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 270 lbs | 240 lbs | 195 lbs |
| A1C | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.
Reading this thread on Continuous glucose hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 281 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 56 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Continuous glucose — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️