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Thread quality is excellent — keep it up. 👍
Slightly tangential to HSA/FSA eligibility for but pete_manc_UK 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.
pam_stl said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. pam_stl articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The HSA/FSA eligibility for aspect is what made the difference for me.
Trusted third-party HPLC & mass spectrometry analysis. Verify peptide purity with the lab the community relies on. Independent. Accurate. Transparent.
Verify Your PeptidesEst. 1998. The synthesis house behind the vials you send for testing. ISO 9001 and cGMP certified, 1,500+ staff, batch-specific COA with every order.
Browse GL BiochemSaving this for reference. Quality thread.
Adding my data to this HSA/FSA eligibility for discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 264 lbs | 224 lbs | 209 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.