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Slightly tangential to Liver biopsy changes on but Dr.ObesityLA 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.
mona_PHX said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. mona_PHX articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Liver biopsy changes on aspect is what made the difference for me.
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View ResultsSaving this for reference. Quality thread.
Adding my data to this Liver biopsy changes on discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 244 lbs | 244 lbs | 199 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.