Apr 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM#12
Slightly tangential to Beyond-use dating 28 days but Dr.ObesityMed 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.
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Apr 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM#13
alex_tucson said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. alex_tucson articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Beyond-use dating 28 days aspect is what made the difference for me.
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Apr 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM#15
Adding my data to this Beyond-use dating 28 days discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260 lbs | 235 lbs | 205 lbs |
| A1C | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.
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