I've found that shortening my eating window helps my body become more metabolically flexible, which in turn seems to positively influence my GLP-1 levels and makes me feel less reliant on constant snacking
When to contact your provider: Persistent vomiting (more than 12 hours) Severe abdominal pain Signs of pancreatitis (pain radiating to the back, fever, rapid pulse) No weight loss after 8 weeks at the same dose Hypoglycemic symptoms (shakiness, confusion, sweating) if you're on other diabetes medications The 16-week decision point: At 16 weeks (four months), you and your provider should evaluate total weight loss
Pitcher, T., Sousa-Valente, J
The drug holiday approach: structured medication breaks A drug holiday, sometimes called a structured medication break, is the most direct approach to a GLP-1 reset
When do side effects usually improve, and what is considered normal