not losing weight in semaglutide on Semaglutide? Reasons + What to Do Next Why is my GLP-1 medication

While significant, visible weight loss can take a bit longer, you might start to see some changes on the scale

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Follow your trial team's guidance on glucose monitoring and dose adjustment

When carbohydrate intake is substantially reduced or when the body is in a significant caloric deficit, the liver begins breaking down fatty acids into ketone bodies (acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone) to provide an alternative fuel source for the brain and other tissues

Like many metabolic therapies, dosing typically begins low and increases gradually over time to improve tolerability and support long-term progress