Feb 8, 2024 at 1:28 AM#26
Can confirm — same results here.
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Feb 8, 2024 at 1:45 AM#27
mona_PHX said:I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 250 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension
Gonna push back on this one. Oral semaglutide bioavailability is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.
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Feb 8, 2024 at 2:02 AM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to Oral semaglutide since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 256 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 14 months later: I am down 51 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Oral semaglutide aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
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Feb 8, 2024 at 2:36 AM#30
jason_sac26 — that is really helpful context on Oral semaglutide. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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