This subcutaneous injection, when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, can support weight loss of up to two pounds per week
Jardiance is an SGLT2 inhibitor taken orally, while Ozempic is a once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist injection
days 1 to 30): 3 mg orally once a day Dose escalation (days 31 to 60): 7 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose (day 61 and onward): If no additional glycemic control is needed: 7 mg orally once a day If additional glycemic control is needed: 14 mg orally once a day SUBCUTANEOUS: Ozempic Injection: Initial dose: 0.25 mg subcutaneously once a week for 4 weeks, then 0.5 mg subcutaneously once a week Maintenance dose: 0.5 to 2 mg subcutaneously once a week, based on glycemic control If additional glycemic control is needed after at least 4 weeks on the 0.5 mg dose: Increase to 1 mg subcutaneously once a week
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Fiber sources to build in gradually: berries, oats, cooked vegetables like green beans, carrots, and zucchini, beans and lentils in small amounts, chia seeds in small servings, and sweet potatoes
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