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Coronary artery calcium score changes on GLP-1 — anyone have experience?

matt_MKE Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM 9 replies 1,691 viewsPage 1 of 2
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matt_MKE
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Feb 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM#1

Anyone else dealing with coronary artery calcium score changes on from a cost perspective?

I have been paying $280/month and I am trying to get insurance to cover it.

Share what you are paying and what you are getting — transparency helps everyone.

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sarah.morrison
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Feb 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM#2

Coronary artery calcium score changes on — I actually dealt with this exact situation a few weeks ago.

Short answer: it depends on your starting point. Longer answer: I wrote about my experience in the dosing forum if you want the full details.

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LeilaHI
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Feb 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM#3
sarah.morrison said:
Short answer: it depends on your starting point

Completely agree with sarah.morrison. I would add that Coronary artery calcium score also has implications for long-term metabolic health that sometimes get overlooked in these discussions.

In my case, following a similar approach led to significant improvements compared to what I was doing before.

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Feb 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM#4

This thread is incredible for Coronary artery info. Better than most online groups.

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Dr.ReproEndo
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Feb 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM#5

As a pharmacist, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Coronary artery calcium score changes on.

Building on what matt_MKE said — the evidence base here is robust. The key publications to reference are from the FLOW program[1].

Key clinical points:

  1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
  2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
  3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
  4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

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[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
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