OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Bacteriostatic water.
To answer Dr.ObesityMed: I get my labs done through Quest every 3 months.
Quick update: my latest labs came back even better. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Relevant to Bacteriostatic water sourcing — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 235 → 105 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 1.1 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 15 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.
Slightly tangential to Bacteriostatic water but AussieAnna 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.
Dr.GastroMayo said:Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Bacteriostatic water
This is exactly right. Dr.GastroMayo articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Bacteriostatic water aspect is what made the difference for me.