If you have lost less than 5% of body weight after six months at maximum dose with good adherence, you may be a non-responder
Switching Medications: In some cases, switching to an alternative diabetes medication that does not have hair loss as a side effect may be an option
Bottom line Semaglutide medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus are most effective when paired with a healthy, balanced diet
Would the completion of the [very low-calorie diet] for a fixed duration and continuation of the semaglutide longer-term help to maintain the weight loss and glycemic control achieved? Overall, Joseph believes this approach may, in the future, be useful
However, for patients who have already reached a healthy weight, microdosing may help maintain results while potentially providing ongoing metabolic benefits with fewer side effects