OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Paid for independent.
To answer pat_auckland: 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 Paid for independent discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 248 lbs | 238 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.
Can confirm — exactly what happened to me.
Slightly tangential to Paid for independent but hans_munich 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 PurityPaulOR. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Paid for independent.