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Work with your healthcare provider to evaluate whether cravings persist due to inadequate dosing, need for dose escalation, or individual genetic factors that may require a complementary approach

GLP-1s help regulate glucose by: Increasing insulin secretion only when glucose levels are elevated (which lowers the risk of hypoglycemia) Slowing glucagon release (which prevents the liver from producing too much glucose) Slowing gastric emptying (which prevents sharp post-meal blood sugar spikes) Fasting, on the other hand, has been shown in some studies to naturally lower insulin levels and may help the body become more sensitive to insulin over time

If you want a broader overview of GLP-1 injection basics, this guide to GLP-1 injections is a helpful companion

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Supportive Meds: We can prescribe anti-nausea medication (Zofran) if needed during the adjustment period