Drawing from clinical experience and current research, she breaks down how these medications actually work, why microdosing matters, and how to minimize side effects while protecting metabolism, muscle, and long-term health
Unlike traditional medications that primarily focus on insulin secretion or sensitivity, semaglutide mimics the incretin hormone GLP-1, enhancing glucose-dependent insulin release while reducing appetite
They eat 600 calories on some days and 2,000 on others, with no attention to macronutrient balance
Date and time stamps are important because they tie your experiences to something real
This approach typically involves dividing a patients prescribed total weekly dose into smaller, more frequent injections for example, taking a half-dose twice a week instead of a full dose once a week