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Has anyone dealt with coronary artery calcium score changes on glp-1?

KarenAZ_mom Thu, Apr 4, 2024 at 11:16 PM 35 replies 2,233 viewsPage 6 of 7
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Apr 5, 2024 at 7:46 AM#26

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

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Apr 5, 2024 at 8:03 AM#27

Slightly tangential to Has anyone dealt with but Admin 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 5, 2024 at 8:20 AM#28

100%. My provider said the same thing about Has anyone dealt.

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Apr 5, 2024 at 8:37 AM#29

Reading this thread on Has anyone dealt with hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 269 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.

15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 44 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.

If you are on the fence about Has anyone dealt — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️

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Apr 5, 2024 at 8:54 AM#30

As a healthcare provider, I want to add some clinical context to this discussion on Has anyone dealt with coronary artery.

Building on what Dr.LeslieOBGYN said — the evidence base here is well-established. The key publications to reference are from the STEP program[1].

Key clinical points:

  1. Efficacy is dose-dependent and typically requires 4-5 weeks to reach steady state
  2. Side effect profile is predictable and usually manageable with standard protocols
  3. Monitoring should include baseline labs and follow-up at 3-month intervals
  4. Patient education significantly improves outcomes and adherence

Standard disclaimer: this is educational, not individualized medical advice.

References:
[1] See thread title for relevant study identification.
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