Understanding the optimal dosing schedule for your particular GLP-1 medicationalongside practical considerations such as meal patterns, side effects, and daily routinecan help maximise therapeutic benefit and improve adherence to treatment
In my private practice, I started using GLP-1 drugs such as exenatide in 2006 and liraglutide in 2010 for my patients with type 2 diabetes
Glucagon receptor agonism stimulates hepatic glucose production, increases lipolysis (fat breakdown), promotes fatty acid oxidation in the liver, and elevates resting metabolic rate through thermogenesis
If you want a detailed breakdown, the first week on semaglutide guide walks through what to expect day by day
These drugs increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain that regulate appetite and promote weight loss
Your ongoing plan will likely include: A modified diet that limits your personal trigger foods while maintaining nutritional adequacy