These guidelines, while a starting point, are often based on a one-size-fits-all model (e.g., 8 or 12-weekly injections) that does not work for all patients
The key is planning your discontinuation months in advance, not as a sudden stop
Mitigation: Always dose post-workout (your muscle uptake of glucose is highest then blood glucose crash is less severe) Have fast-acting carbs nearby for the first several doses (fruit, dextrose) Never inject fasted Start at 20 mcg and assess blood glucose response before titrating Consider running a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for the first cycle Libre or Dexcom gives you real-time data If you're already running GLP-1s (Reta, Tirz, semaglutide), add IGF-1 LR3 cautiously the appetite suppression from GLP-1s means you may not feel hunger signals that would otherwise warn you about low blood glucose
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