GLP-1 medications have been a great addition to the treatment tools of obesity, overweight, and diabetes. Semaglutide and Terzepatide help control the speed of digestion, fullness, appetite, and insulin and glucose balance. Dosing varies depending on the formulation of the medication, but the max dose is 2.4 to 2.5 mg weekly. We start with 0.2mg week one and increase the dose as needed up to the max. We find only about 15% of our patients require the max dose work well for them. I have had several patients who have lost down to their goal weight on 0.2mg weekly. How do you know the right dose? When your dose controls your eating and appetite to about 1000 to 1500 calories a day and you are losing weight and have no side effects, that's the correct dose for you. Don't push the dose beyond that, as it may cause you to eat too little leading to muscle loss and wasting and skin laxity. Work with your Dr. to find your best dose.

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GLP-1 medications have been a great addition to the treatment tools of obesity, overweight, and diabetes. Semaglutide and Terzepatide help control the speed of digestion, fullness, appetite, and insulin and glucose balance. Dosing varies depending on the formulation of the medication, but the max dose is 2.4 to 2.5 mg weekly. We start with 0.2mg week one and increase the dose as needed up to the max. We find only about 15% of our patients require the max dose work well for them. I have had several patients who have lost down to their goal weight on 0.2mg weekly. How do you know the right dose? When your dose controls your eating and appetite to about 1000 to 1500 calories a day and you are losing weight and have no side effects, that's the correct dose for you. Don't push the dose beyond that, as it may cause you to eat too little leading to muscle loss and wasting and skin laxity. Work with your Dr. to find your best dose.

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