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Has anyone dealt with my pharmacist tried to explain the mechanism and my eyes glazed over?

labquiet_amy Mon, Dec 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM 34 replies 2,580 viewsPage 6 of 7
BenResearch_OR
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Dec 25, 2023 at 11:44 PM#26

+1 to JessicaH_TX. Especially the point about "This is incredibly helpful..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Has anyone dealt with my.

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Dec 26, 2023 at 12:01 AM#27

Bookmarked 📌 The Has anyone dealt info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.

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Dec 26, 2023 at 12:18 AM#28

Clinical perspective on Has anyone dealt with my pharmacist:

I have managed roughly 300 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.

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Dec 26, 2023 at 12:35 AM#29

Want to share my personal experience related to Has anyone dealt with my since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 266 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 8 months later: I am down 86 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The Has anyone dealt aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

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Dec 26, 2023 at 12:52 AM#30

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

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