OP here — wow, did not expect this much response! Thank you all for the thoughtful replies on Group buy discussion .
To answer Dr.KarenChen: my doctor and I discussed the options and went with brand.
Quick update: I have noticed more improvement since posting this. Thanks again for the evidence-based discussion — this is exactly why I posted in a science-based community. 🙏
Adding my data to this Group buy discussion discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 272 lbs | 222 lbs | 217 lbs |
| A1C | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.4g/kg/day.
Subscribing to this thread. Group buy discussion is exactly what I've been researching. 🙏
Slightly tangential to Group buy discussion but SteveThurs reminded me — what is the latest on the oral formulations?
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.
+1 to bri_stats. Especially the point about "Thank you all for the thoughtful replies..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Group buy discussion .