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Prediabetes 101

Your complete guide to understanding prediabetes — from A1C levels and symptoms to reversing prediabetes naturally.

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Evidence-based prediabetes diet and nutrition guidance: what to eat, foods to limit, meal plans, and smart swaps to manage and reverse high blood sugar.

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Explore evidence-based prediabetes treatment: lifestyle changes, diet, supplements, and medications like metformin and GLP-1 drugs to lower blood sugar.

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What is a Microdose of Semaglutide?

A semaglutide microdose is typically 0.05-0.1 mg weekly, far below the 0.25 mg starting dose, used by patients sensitive to GLP-1 side effects.

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How to Reconstitute 5mg Semaglutide?

Reconstitute a 5 mg semaglutide vial with 1 mL bacteriostatic water for 5 mg/mL, or 2 mL for 2.5 mg/mL. Your compounding pharmacy usually handles this.

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Semaglutide 2.5 MG vs 5 MG: What’s the Difference?

Semaglutide 2.5 mg and 5 mg are compounded doses above the FDA-approved 2.4 mg Wegovy max. Higher doses mean more weight loss but more side effects.

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Phentermine vs Semaglutide: What’s the Difference?

Phentermine is a stimulant approved for short-term (12-week) weight loss; semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist approved for chronic long-term management.

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Semaglutide Fatigue: Causes, Severity, and What to Do

Fatigue on semaglutide affects about 11% of users, usually from lower calorie intake, dehydration, or dose escalation. Learn the causes and how to manage it.

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Can You Switch From Semaglutide to Tirzepatide?

Yes, switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide is common. Stop semaglutide, start tirzepatide at 2.5 mg, then titrate up over about 20 weeks.