OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Bacteriostatic water.
To answer Dr.ObesityMed: 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. 🙏
Relevant to Bacteriostatic water sourcing — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:
Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 235 → 105 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 1.1 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 15 months.
The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.
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View ResultsSlightly tangential to Bacteriostatic water but AussieAnna 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.
Dr.GastroMayo said:Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Bacteriostatic water
This is exactly right. Dr.GastroMayo articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Bacteriostatic water aspect is what made the difference for me.