Want to share my personal experience related to Telehealth provider directory since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 284 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 14 months later: I am down 84 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Telehealth provider aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

HPLC_Greg — that is really helpful context on Telehealth provider. Follow-up question: did you experience any side effects during this phase?

I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.

OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Telehealth provider.

To answer sophie_paris: 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. 🙏

Just wanted to say — for anyone reading this Telehealth provider thread who is feeling discouraged: it gets better. The first month are the hardest. Hang in there. 💪

Yep. My endo said the same thing about Telehealth provider.