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My A1C dropped so fast my doctor thought the lab made an error — my results so far

JakeSmashed95 Thu, May 16, 2024 at 5:39 PM 18 replies 2,301 viewsPage 4 of 4
Dr.EndoEP
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May 16, 2024 at 11:19 PM#16

Congrats LeilaHI!! Keep going — you're doing incredible. 🎉 👏

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May 16, 2024 at 11:36 PM#17

JakeSmashed95's experience with My A1C dropped so fast my resonates deeply with mine. I went through almost the identical process — starting dose, titration timeline, side effects, everything.

The main difference: I had more GI issues initially. But the overall trajectory has been remarkably similar. Down 45 lbs in 10 months.

One thing I would add that JakeSmashed95 did not mention: insurance coverage was a major hurdle.

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May 16, 2024 at 11:53 PM#18

Bookmarked 📌 The My A1C dropped so info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.

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May 17, 2024 at 12:10 AM#19

Clinical perspective on My A1C dropped so fast my doctor thought:

I have managed ~150 patients on GLP-1 therapy and this topic comes up frequently. What the data shows — and what I see in practice — is that the medication works best as part of a comprehensive approach.

For this specific question, I would recommend: getting comprehensive baseline labs first.

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May 17, 2024 at 12:27 AM#20

Yep. My endo said the same thing about My A1C dropped so.

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