The standard dosing schedule is: Month 1: 0.25 mg once a week Month 2: 0.5 mg once a week Month 3: 1 mg once a week Month 4: 1.7 mg once a week Month 5 and beyond: 2.4 mg once a week After you increase to 2.4 mg, you have completed the escalation process and will continue to use the 2.4 mg semaglutide for as long as you take the drug
Since GLP-1s can dull your thirst cues, try setting a timer or using a tracking app
Getting this wrong means either underdosing by half or overdosing by double
Still, the growing evidence is attracting attention from doctors, researchers, and patients because it highlights something important: weight, blood sugar, inflammation, and metabolic health are deeply connected to long-term wellbeing
These are healthy foods in general, but during active titration, they can worsen bloating and discomfort