Path 2: Moderate BMI + Serious Health Condition BMI of 30 or higher PLUS one of these: Heart failure (ask your doctor if you have "preserved ejection fraction" type) High blood pressure that's hard to control (still above 140/90 despite 2+ medicines) Chronic kidney disease (stage 3a or higher your doctor can confirm) Path 3: Lower BMI + Heart/Stroke History BMI of 27 or higher PLUS one of these: Pre-diabetes Previous heart attack Previous stroke Peripheral artery disease with symptoms (leg pain when walking) Important timing: These requirements are based on when you FIRST started the GLP-1 medication not your current weight or health
Please consult your healthcare provider before implementing any new diet, exercise and dietary supplement programs, especially if you have preexisting medical conditions or are taking prescribed medications
Importantly, higher amounts of glucose ingested result in more incretin production, which results in more insulin release, more controlled reduction in blood glucose and a lower chance of developing rapid hypoglycemia
Cure and Deerfield Institute conducted the survey in December 2024
The STEP 4 trial, which specifically examined semaglutide withdrawal, showed that participants who stopped the medication regained 6.9% of body weight over 48 weeks, while those who continued treatment lost an additional 7.9%