do glp 1 show up in bloodwork Will GLP-1 on a Blood Test? GLP-1 Weight Loss Injection Monitoring

doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2032183 Knudsen LB, Lau J

Setting Realistic Expectations Patients can consider multiple strategies when they hit the maximum dose of GLP-1, but arent seeing the desired weight loss

Gradual dose escalation as per UK prescribing information helps minimise gastrointestinal side effects during treatment initiation

Morning vs evening injections Morning injections mean any initial side effects (nausea, headache , fatigue ) peak during the day when you are awake and can manage them

Xue A, Wu Y, Zhu Z, Zhang F, Kemper KE, Zheng Z, et al

Wegovy and Zepbound work through the GLP-1 system (and in Zepbounds case, GIP as well)