Intermittent fasting comes in various forms, like the 16/8 method, where you fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window, the 5:2 method that allows normal eating for five days with a calorie limit of 500 on two non-consecutive days, and alternate day fasting, which involves fasting every other day
Comparing Efficacy in Clinical Trials When we look at how well these medications work, the best place to turn is clinical trial data
The Novo Nordisk titration runs: 1.5 mg daily on days 130
Some GLP-1 drugs appear more likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects than others
Patients with irregular schedules preventing consistent morning dosing, cognitive limitations affecting complex medication routines, or lack of understanding about administration requirements may be directed toward injectable alternatives with simpler once-weekly protocols