If standard doses stop working, having started there means you can increase
And yet semaglutide might have a role to play here, as well, by allowing people newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes to dramatically cut back or even completely stop insulin injections
Your doctor may recommend alternative weight management approaches including behavioral interventions, other medications, or combination strategies

Enrich your diet To boost GLP-1 production naturally, try adding foods and oils rich in 2-Oleoyl Glycerol (2-OG) to your diet, such as: Olive oil: Rich in oleic acid, which converts to 2-OG Avocado: Another great source of oleic acid Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia, and flaxseeds are full of oleic acid Animal fats: Pork and chicken, especially from animals fed a high-oleic diet Fatty fish: Salmon and sardines are excellent choices Certain plant oils: Canola and sunflower oils are good options For tryptophan, which also supports GLP-1 production, include these foods: Turkey and chicken : Both are high in tryptophan Eggs : A rich source of tryptophan Cheese: Especially cheddar and mozzarella Fish : Salmon, tuna, and sardines are great picks Nuts and seeds : Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and almonds Legumes: Soybeans, chickpeas, and lentils Whole grains : Oats and wheat are good sources Bananas: A tasty source of tryptophan Herbs, spices, and other organics may also help boost GLP-1 [10]: Berberine : Found in Berberis plants Resveratrol: Present in blueberries, red wine grapes, and peanuts Soybean : Soy protein supports GLP-1 pathways and improves glucose levels Wheat: Wheat fibers stimulate GLP-1 Gardenia: Products like geniposide from gardenia Cinnamon : Promotes GLP-1 release Tea: Green and mate tea Curcumin: Found in turmeric Quercetin: Present in many fruits and grains Ginger: Enhances GLP-1 Ginseng: Ginsenosides in ginseng enhance GLP-1 secretion These foods and herbs offer simple ways to support your gut and overall health

Freiherr J, Hallschmid M, Frey WH et al (2013) Intranasal insulin as a treatment for Alzheimers disease: a review of basic research and clinical evidence
Think of it this way: you want to lose weight and gain health, not trade one set of problems for another