The Institute of Medicine guidelines for pregnancy weight gain depend on your pre-pregnancy BMI: Underweight (BMI under 18.5): 28-40 pounds recommended Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9): 25-35 pounds recommended Overweight (BMI 25-29.9): 15-25 pounds recommended Obese (BMI 30+): 11-20 pounds recommended If tirzepatide brought you from an obese BMI to a healthier range before pregnancy, you may be starting from a better metabolic position than if you had not taken the medication at all
3 Confirm the NovoCare savings card eligibility if you are commercially insured If you have an Anthem commercial or employer-sponsored plan and a confirmed T2D diagnosis, visit NovoCare.com to enroll in the Ozempic Savings Card, which may reduce your out-of-pocket cost to as little as $25 per fill (max $150/28-day supply)
If you were eating 2,200 calories before semaglutide and want to target 1,600, reduce to 2,000 for a week, then 1,800, then 1,600
This is especially advantageous for those who want to boost their energy levels in order to support weight loss initiatives