+1 to Dr.KarenChen. Especially the point about "Re: Insurance said NO again and I — the ..." — I have seen the same in my own experience with Insurance said NO again.
Want to share my personal experience related to Insurance said NO again and I since I think it might help others in a similar situation.
I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 251 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.
Now, 6 months later: I am down 56 lbs, my labs have normalized, and my sleep apnea has improved dramatically. The Insurance said NO aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.
This forum was my go-to resource throughout.
anders_CPH — that is really helpful context on Insurance said NO again. Follow-up question: did you change anything about your diet at the same time?
I am in a similar situation (month 2) and trying to set realistic expectations.
To answer Dr.RenalNash's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Insurance said NO again and I is well-supported by the literature.
The short answer: follow the standard titration protocol and reassess at 4-6 weeks.
The longer answer involves pharmacokinetic considerations around steady-state concentrations, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Saving this for reference. Top-tier content.