Hot take incoming: my 12-month lab diary looking for.
I know this is controversial here but I think the conventional wisdom on this topic might be overly simplistic. Before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out.
My argument is based on conversations with my provider who has a different perspective.
Change my mind. Seriously — I want to be wrong about this if I am.
pete_RVA's experience with My 12-month lab diary resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.
The main difference: I titrated faster. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 52 lbs in 7 months.
One thing I would add that pete_RVA did not mention: the relationship with food fundamentally changed.
Thanks for sharing this, pete_RVA. A few questions about your My 12-month lab experience:
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on My 12-month lab diary .
To answer ingrid_STO: yes, I am on compounded sema from a 503B pharmacy.
Quick update: things are still going well. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Relevant to My 12-month lab diary looking — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 7.6% → 5.5%, triglycerides 225 → 95 mg/dL, hsCRP 8.0 → 1.3 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 17 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.