HPLC_Greg said:TrialNerd_Beth said: ...cardiovascular risk is just another fad...
Thank you for spelling out the reasoning rather than just the conclusion. Adding it to my notes with a link back to this thread.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
6 month update on cardiovascular risk: down 61 lbs, off blood pressure meds, A1C normalized. Genuinely life-changing.
julia.endo said:6 month update on cardiovascular risk: down 61 lbs, off blood pressure meds, A1C normalized.
Mine went the same way, slower. I had assumed I was the exception until I read this.
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View Resultsjulia.endo said:6 month update on cardiovascular risk: down 61 lbs, off blood pressure meds, A1C normalized.
Dizziness and cardiovascular risk: I was lightheaded for the first 2 weeks. Root cause was a combination of reduced caloric intake and mild dehydration.
Fix: minimum 80-100oz water daily, don't skip meals even if you're not hungry (eat small protein-rich snacks), and stand up slowly from sitting/lying positions. Also check your blood pressure — GLP-1-induced weight loss can make BP meds too strong, requiring dose reduction.
julia.endo said:6 month update on cardiovascular risk: down 61 lbs, off blood pressure meds, A1C normalized.
Positive "side effect" of cardiovascular risk: my blood pressure dropped so much that I'm now off lisinopril entirely! My cardiologist is thrilled.
If you're on BP meds and losing weight on a GLP-1, monitor your BP at home regularly. Hypotension symptoms (dizziness, lightheadedness when standing) mean your BP meds may need reduction. Don't wait for your next scheduled appointment — call your doctor.