OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Maintenance phase 18.
To answer tommy_boulder: 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. 🙏
Adding my data to this Maintenance phase 18 discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 276 lbs | 226 lbs | 201 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.
Exactly this. My pharmacist said the same thing about Maintenance phase .
Slightly tangential to Maintenance phase 18 but BenResearch_OR reminded me — what is the latest on the oral formulations?
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.
+1 to MarkLI_maint. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Maintenance phase 18.