Conclusion We found that compared with dulaglutide therapy, injectable semaglutide therapy could exhibit better efficacy in ameliorating oxidative stress and glucose metabolism, including daily glucose variability, in patients with T2DM, while dulaglutide therapy may be better in improving treatment satisfaction as evaluated via DTSQ scoring
A commonly used, practical approach is to step down doses rather than end abruptly, holding each lower dose for two to four weeks while watching weight and metabolic markers
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They also note milder side effects and other potential reasons for discontinuation cannot be captured fully in registries and were likely underestimated
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This comprehensive approach can make it easier to maintain your weight loss in the long run, especially when combined with healthy lifestyle habits
