Preferred options Psyllium husk (soluble, gel-forming) Methylcellulose (non-fermentable) Method: Start at ~ 5 g daily and increase gradually over 12 weeks , ensuring adequate hydration. Over time, many patients do best aiming for ~2538 g/day of from a combination of total fiber dietary sources and supplements , rather than supplements alone Clinical note: Some patients benefit from a small daily maintenance fiber dose long-term to remain regular while on GLP-1 therapy
For most people who dont have an insulin deficiency, the American Diabetes Association now recommends trying a GLP-1 receptor agonist before starting insulin
What is RYBELSUS
How the pill works, how to take it correctly, what the dosing schedule looks like, how it compares to the injection, and, most importantly, whether it may be a good fit for your life
Currently, yes semaglutide has proven cardiovascular benefit from the SELECT trial (2023), which demonstrated significant reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death) in patients with obesity and established heart disease
