Combining MIC injections with a consistent nutrition and movement plan may help maximize results
In the STEP-1 trial of 1,961 adults (Wilding and colleagues, Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity, New England Journal of Medicine, 2021), participants on semaglutide 2.4 mg lost an average of 14.9 percent of their body weight at 68 weeks, compared to 2.4 percent on placebo
Long-term safety data remains limited compared to semaglutide
It may be a weaker fit if you have a complex medical history that you'd rather discuss with a provider in person before starting a GLP-1, if you already have insurance coverage that makes a branded FDA-approved option cost-competitive, or if the idea of asynchronous, text-based care (rather than a live conversation with a provider) doesn't sit well with you for a prescription medication decision
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Semaglutide makes you feel full more quickly when you eat, and it can reduce your cravings for food