Relevant to People keep asking if I am — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:

Key improvements: A1C 8.4% → 5.5%, triglycerides 209 → 109 mg/dL, hsCRP 8.0 → 0.9 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 13 months.

The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.

Want to share my personal experience related to People keep asking if I am since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 265 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 14 months later: I am down 60 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The People keep asking aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This forum was my go-to resource throughout.

Relevant to People keep asking if I am — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:

Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 211 → 111 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.

Want to share my personal experience related to People keep asking if I am since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 282 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 6 months later: I am down 67 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The People keep asking aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

This community helped me every step of the way.

jason_paloalto — that is really helpful context on People keep asking if I. Follow-up question: did you experience any side effects during this phase?

I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.