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Slightly tangential to Got off metformin for the but LarryQC_SD 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.
RegAffairsDC said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
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Adding my data to this Got off metformin for the discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 264 lbs | 239 lbs | 199 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.