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was funded by an MRC New Investigator Research Grant (MR/M012646/1) and a Diabetes UK Early Career Small Grant (16/0005441)

Weekly dosage progression: Week 1: 0.6 mg Week 2: 1.2 mg Week 3: 1.8 mg Week 4: 2.4 mg Week 5 and onward: 3 mg (maintenance dose) If you feel uncomfortable with the increase, take an extra week before moving up

!Safety note The FDA has reviewed reports of suicidal thoughts or actions with GLP-1 receptor agonists and, in 2026, requested removal of suicidal ideation and behavior warning language from affected GLP-1 labels after finding no increased risk

Trulicity received approval for improving HbA1c in patients with an increased risk of cardiovascular events

Insulin adjustments: Do not abruptly reduce or stop insulin when starting Ozempic, as this may increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)