May 30, 2024 at 2:39 PM#26
This thread is incredible for Oral semaglutide info. Better than most online groups.
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May 30, 2024 at 2:56 PM#27
LeilaHI said:I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 289 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension
Gonna push back on this one. Oral semaglutide 50mg (Rybelsus HD) is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.
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May 30, 2024 at 3:13 PM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to Oral semaglutide 50mg since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 250 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 8 months later: I am down 80 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Oral semaglutide aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
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View ResultsMay 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM#29
Saving this for reference. Quality thread.
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May 30, 2024 at 3:47 PM#30
ricardo_MIA — that is really helpful context on Oral semaglutide 50mg. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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