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Tagging this for the weekly digest. 👍
Slightly tangential to GIP receptor the but Dr.KarenChen reminded me — does anyone have experience combining this with metformin?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
PeptideSynthNJ said:Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose
This is exactly right. PeptideSynthNJ articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The GIP receptor the aspect is the most important factor.
Adding my data to this GIP receptor the discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 258 lbs | 248 lbs | 213 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.