+1 to chris_chi24. Especially the point about "This is incredibly helpful..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Has anyone dealt with.
Clinical perspective on Has anyone dealt with moving abroad and:
I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.
For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.
Want to share my personal experience related to Has anyone dealt with moving since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 258 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 6 months later: I am down 58 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Has anyone dealt aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This community helped me every step of the way.
Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Has anyone dealt thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first 6 weeks are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪