Thats why patience with the process is such an important part of long-term success
These devices measure interstitial glucose every few minutes, revealing patterns that finger-stick testing cannot capture
For example, sometimes turning them on just during the day and trying to use manual settings overnight, or using them in the first trimester to prevent hypoglycemia and then going to manual
You probably won't experience meaningful appetite reduction until you've been taking the medication for 4-8 weeks or more and reach a higher dose
Semaglutide is a drug that belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
Daily targets: Sodium: 2,500-3,000mg with medical guidance Potassium: 4,700mg or more with medical monitoring Magnesium glycinate: 350mg supplemental (upper limit) Calcium citrate: 1,000-1,200mg supplemental (divided doses) Vitamin D: 2,000 IU daily Oral rehydration solution (ORS): As needed after each episode of fluid loss Implementation: Sip ORS continuously throughout the day Small frequent electrolyte doses rather than large single doses Bone broth as tolerated between meals Magnesium and calcium in divided doses to maximize absorption Daily symptom tracking including fluid intake, urine color, and episodes of vomiting or diarrhea Contact provider if unable to keep fluids down for more than 24 hours If you are on Protocol 3, talk to your healthcare provider about whether a dose adjustment is appropriate
