Smith writes on his website
Wait until at least the first day of your missed period, or even a few days after, to test
Start with baseline metrics like weight, body measurements, and lab results (e.g., HbA1c, fasting glucose)
DPP-4 inhibitors like sitagliptin/Januvia) that indirectly boost GLP-1 by stopping its degradation, but those are a different class
No severe or confirmed hypoglycaemic episodes were reported in the two trials and there were no clinically relevant observations related to vital signs, physical examination, electrocardiogram or laboratory safety parameters, except temporary asymptomatic increases in lipase levels in two subjects at follow-up in the dosing conditions trial (from 46 U/L at screening to 231 U/L at follow-up and from 59 U/L at screening to 378 U/L at follow-up [normal range 1360 U/L])
Eating smaller, lower-fat meals and avoiding rich or spicy foods can help manage nausea