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What labs should I ask for? Doctor only did basic panel — 6 month update

oliver_london Sat, Nov 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM 11 replies 909 viewsPage 2 of 3
tane_welly
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Nov 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM#6

Congrats oliver_london!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉

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Dr.SurgeonPGH
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Nov 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM#7

Clinical perspective on What labs should I ask for? Doctor only:

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 proper titration prevents most adverse events.

For this specific question, I would recommend: reviewing the relevant clinical guidelines.

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fiona_glasgow
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Nov 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM#8

Same experience here with What labs should I ask. oliver_london described it perfectly.

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Nov 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM#9

Reading this thread on What labs should I ask hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 261 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

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MikeKY_noInsulin
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Nov 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM#10
tane_welly said:
Keep going — you're doing incredible

This is exactly right. tane_welly articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The What labs should I ask aspect is the most important factor.

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