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ForumsLab Results & BiomarkersDo I really need bloodwork every 3 months? It is expensive Page 2

Do I really need bloodwork every 3 months? It is expensive

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Apr 30, 2026 at 6:08 PM#6

Sent this thread to my mom. She's been wanting to ask her doctor about semaglutide but feels ashamed. She has T2D, hypertension, and high triglycerides — basically the same profile as OP. Posts like this normalize the conversation. Thank you.

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Apr 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM#7

Tell your mom there's no shame in treating a disease with medication. That's literally what medicine is for. I waited 3 years longer than I should have because of stigma, and those were 3 years of uncontrolled diabetes doing damage to my body that may not be fully reversible.

The earlier you intervene, the better the outcomes. Encourage her to talk to her doctor.

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Apr 30, 2026 at 6:42 PM#8

This thread should be required reading. Adding it to our FAQ pinned post under "is this just a weight loss drug?"

The answer, as this data makes crystal clear, is no. It's a metabolic restoration drug that also causes weight loss.

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