Jan 10, 2026 at 7:45 AM#26
Same experience here with How is this not covered. mel_PDX described it perfectly.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM#27
kate.chem said:I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 286 lbs with metabolic syndrome
Gonna push back on this one. How is this not covered but my is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 12 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But cost accessibility is a real barrier. We should be honest about that.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to How is this not covered but my since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 247 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 18 months later: I am down 52 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The How is this not aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM#29
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.
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Jan 10, 2026 at 8:53 AM#30
Dr.ReproEndo — that is really helpful context on How is this not covered. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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