Skeletal muscle is the body's largest site for glucose uptake
But preserving muscle can dramatically affect long-term outcomes
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Why Some People Lose Weight Faster Than Others Weight loss speed depends on several factors, including: Starting weight and metabolic health How your body tolerates dose increases Protein intake and muscle preservation Sleep, stress, and activity levels Consistency with injections This is also why individualized medical supervision can make a meaningful difference when progress slows or stalls
[1] [5] Gastrointestinal symptoms are among the most commonly reported side effects with this medication class, and burping (eructation) is specifically listed as a common adverse reaction in the FDA prescribing information for Wegovy, occurring in approximately 7% of patients
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