May 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM#26
Can confirm — my data shows the same pattern.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM#27
lori_vegas said:I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 250 lbs with metabolic syndrome
Gonna push back on this one. VA healthcare GLP-1 access anyone is not that straightforward in my experience. I have been on this for 12 months and the reality is messier than the trials suggest.
Don't get me wrong — the medication works. But cost accessibility is a real barrier. We should be honest about that.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM#28
Want to share my personal experience related to VA healthcare GLP-1 access since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 256 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 8 months later: I am down 81 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The VA healthcare GLP-1 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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Verify Your PeptidesMay 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM#29
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM#30
SleepDoc_PDX — that is really helpful context on VA healthcare GLP-1. Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
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