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Do I really need crypto to buy peptides or is that overkill — need advice

Dr.EndoEP Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM 28 replies 886 viewsPage 6 of 6
MarkLI_maint
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Apr 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM#26

Can confirm — same results here.

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Dr.NutriCornell
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Apr 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM#27
MikeFit_NJ said:
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 265 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension

Gonna push back on this one. Do I really need crypto to buy is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 18 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.

Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But adherence is harder than people admit. We should be honest about that.

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Apr 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM#28

Want to share my personal experience related to Do I really need crypto to buy since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 271 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 18 months later: I am down 86 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Do I really need aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

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Dr.MetabolicMD
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Apr 1, 2026 at 11:08 PM#29

Saving this for reference. Quality thread.

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dan_philly
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Apr 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM#30

MarkLI_maint — that is really helpful context on Do I really need crypto. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?

I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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