13 Note: Intravenous dosing for various conditions is most commonly between 600-1,800mg per dose with varying administration schedules
If possible, also track waist circumference weekly, body composition monthly (through DEXA or bioimpedance), and blood markers quarterly (fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, liver enzymes)
The science is well established, the safety profile is well documented, and it gives your body a chance to adapt before you consider anything stronger
Statistical tests used were: unpaired t-test for two group-comparisons or chi-square test or One-Way analysis of variances (ANOVA) followed by an appropriate multiple comparison procedure for comparisons comprising more than two groups
and At least one of metformin or a sulfonylurea or insulin have been trialled with inadequate response