Others are approved for type 2 diabetes and may lead to weight loss as a secondary effect
It upregulates genes involved in collagen synthesis (COL1A1, COL3A1, COL5A1), extracellular matrix remodeling (decorin, fibromodulin), and antioxidant defense (superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase) while simultaneously suppressing genes associated with inflammation (IL-6, TNF-alpha), fibrinogen production, and tissue destruction (several MMPs)
Light walks increase circulation and reduce clotting risk, but avoid anything strenuous for the initial weeks
If you have important business lunches or weekend social events, timing your injection so that peak appetite suppression occurs on weekdays may help you navigate those situations more comfortably
Some individuals may experience more serious side effects, including severe skin rashes, hives, or difficulty breathing
It's going to take you a while to ramp up on that GLP-1 to where it's really starting to be effective for weight loss and everything else