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Kom et al., Diabetes Care 2025: commentary describing GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP multidose-pen fractional titration below the FDA-approved starting dose for GI tolerability, drug transitions, or cost
The peptide is now in an aqueous solution where it is biologically active but also far more susceptible to degradation
Some practitioners experiment with splitting the 15 mg weekly dose into two injections of 7.5 mg given 3-4 days apart
For long-term maintenance: Traditional methods build lasting habits and improve overall health