Moderator note: Great discussion, everyone. Just a reminder to keep things civil and evidence-based.
Thread quality is excellent — keep it up. 👍
Slightly tangential to GLP-1 receptor but Dr.GutHealth reminded me — has the insurance landscape changed recently?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
oliver_london said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. oliver_london articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The GLP-1 receptor aspect is what made the difference for me.
Saving this for reference. Quality thread.
Adding my data to this GLP-1 receptor discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 244 lbs | 229 lbs | 199 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.