Dr.MetabolicMD said:Full metabolic panel comparison my is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. Dr.MetabolicMD articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Full metabolic panel aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on Full metabolic panel hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 295 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
11 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 70 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Full metabolic panel — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.ObesityLA — that is really helpful context on Full metabolic panel. 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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Shop Reference StandardsTo answer amy_econ_NJ's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Full metabolic panel is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The Full metabolic panel info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.