Thank you labquiet_amy! This is incredibly helpful. Bookmarking for later. 🙏
Slightly tangential to Smoothie recipes thread but JenPlateau reminded me — has the insurance landscape changed recently?
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.
Thanks for sharing this, JenPlateau. A few questions about your Smoothie recipes experience:
- What dose did you start at?
- How long before you noticed side effects improving?
- Did your provider have any specific recommendations about Smoothie recipe?
I am in a similar boat and trying to learn from others' experiences before my next appointment.
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View ResultsOP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Smoothie recipes thread .
To answer LabKate: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.
Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Adding my data to this Smoothie recipes thread discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 3 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 264 lbs | 249 lbs | 219 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 2.4mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.