May 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM#11
Thank you sean_dublin! This is incredibly helpful. Taking this to my next appointment. 🙏
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May 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM#12
Slightly tangential to Full metabolic panel but DataDave 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.
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May 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM#13
Thanks for sharing this, DataDave. A few questions about your Full metabolic panel experience:
- What dose did you start at?
- How long before you noticed side effects improving?
- Did your provider have any specific recommendations about Full metabolic?
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
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May 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM#14
OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Full metabolic panel.
To answer COA_Karl: I started tracking everything in a spreadsheet from day 1.
Quick update: I will post a proper update thread soon. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
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May 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM#15
Adding my data to this Full metabolic panel discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 266 lbs | 231 lbs | 201 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.
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