When we looked deeper into where that weight loss came from, the same amount of fat was lost, but the ketones prevented muscle loss, Dyck says
I have two shots left and I am down about 40 lbs
Concomitant antidiabetic medications (e.g., insulin) can lead to weight gain, diabetes-associated metabolic changes can make weight loss more difficult, and people with diabetes may on average have a lower energy expenditure
These drugs mimic the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin production and reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, potentially helpful in addressing blood sugar, particularly in patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Resmetirom and semaglutide, with their complementary actions in the liver and throughout the body, offer the first real chance to customize therapy based on patient characteristics