Congrats ben_calgary!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉

A1cHero_PHX's experience with Telehealth provider resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.

The main difference: I had more GI issues initially. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 61 lbs in 6 months.

One thing I would add that A1cHero_PHX did not mention: insurance coverage was a major hurdle.

Bookmarked 📌 The Telehealth provider info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.

Clinical perspective on Telehealth provider comparison my:

I have managed over 200 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.

For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.

Subscribing to this thread. Telehealth provider is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏