OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on What "Verified" means .
To answer mike_mod: 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. 🙏
Slightly tangential to What "Verified" means but RegAffairsDC reminded me — does anyone have experience combining this with metformin?
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.
I know this thread is old but I found it through search and wanted to add my experience with What "Verified" means since this was the most comprehensive discussion I could find.
13 months later, the information in this thread still holds up. My results have been in line with the evidence presented.
For anyone else finding this through search: the advice here is solid. But always verify with your own provider.
Adding my data to this What "Verified" means discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 254 lbs | 239 lbs | 209 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 4.0 | 1.2 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.