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Things worth knowing — before, during, after.

Short, plain-language guides on GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health, written and reviewed by ZIVOLABS doctors. No clickbait. No miracle promises.

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What to expect· 5 min

Is it normal to lose weight slowly?

Yes. Slow, steady loss (around 0.5–1 kg a week) protects muscle and is more sustainable than crash loss. Faster isn't better.

19 Jun 2025
What to expect· 5 min

Why has my weight loss stalled (plateau)?

Plateaus are normal: as you lose weight your calorie needs fall and your reduced appetite catches up. Adding strength training, auditing protein, or a dose step-up usually breaks it.

18 Jun 2025
What to expect· 5 min

Will I regain the weight if I stop?

Often, yes — studies show people regain much of the weight after stopping, because the underlying appetite biology returns. That's why a step-down to maintenance is preferred over stopping abruptly.

17 Jun 2025
What to expect· 5 min

How much weight can I lose in a year?

Around 15% of body weight with semaglutide and up to ~20% with tirzepatide in trials over roughly a year, when paired with lifestyle changes.

16 Jun 2025
What to expect· 5 min

How much weight can I lose in six months?

On average 10–12% with semaglutide and 14–16% with tirzepatide by six months, alongside diet and activity. Individual results vary widely.

15 Jun 2025
What to expect· 5 min

How much weight can I lose in three months?

Trial data suggest 5–7% of starting weight by 12 weeks. If you've lost under 3%, your doctor will reassess the dose or molecule.

14 Jun 2025
What to expect· 5 min

How much weight can I lose in one month on a GLP-1?

Realistically 2–4 kg in the first month, much of it as appetite drops and water shifts. The early weeks are mostly about titrating up, so don't judge the medicine yet.

13 Jun 2025
How to use GLP-1· 5 min

What if I inject in the wrong spot?

The abdomen, outer thigh and back of the upper arm are all fine, and absorption is similar enough not to worry. Just rotate sites and avoid scars or stretch marks.

12 Jun 2025
How to use GLP-1· 5 min

Can I split my dose?

No. Pens are designed to deliver an exact dose; splitting risks inaccurate dosing. If a dose feels too strong, the answer is to slow the titration, not split pens.

11 Jun 2025
How to use GLP-1· 5 min

Should I take my injection before or after meals?

It doesn't matter — the weekly injection isn't tied to meals. Oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) is the exception and must be taken fasted with a little water.

10 Jun 2025
How to use GLP-1· 5 min

How long can I stay on a GLP-1?

These are treatments for a chronic condition, often taken for years. They don't stop working over time; stopping usually brings appetite — and often weight — back.

9 Jun 2025
How to use GLP-1· 5 min

When do I switch to a maintenance dose?

Once you've reached your goal and held it for several weeks, your doctor steps you down to a maintenance dose — usually one or two steps below your peak.

8 Jun 2025
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  • Available as weekly injection or daily tablets
  • Around 15% average weight loss in major GLP‑1 trials — results vary*
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