What labs should I ask for? Doctor only did basic panel — anyone have experience?

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I am in a similar situation (about to start) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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I started my GLP-1 journey in March 2025 at 281 lbs with metabolic syndrome. My telehealth provider prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

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I am in a similar situation (month 2) and trying to set realistic expectations.

Want to share my personal experience related to What labs should I ask for? since I think it might help others in a similar situation.

I started my GLP-1 journey in October 2024 at 253 lbs with prediabetes and hypertension. My endocrinologist prescribed semaglutide 0.25mg to start.

Now, 16 months later: I am down 63 lbs, my labs have normalized, and I am off 2 of my 3 medications. The What labs should I aspect specifically was something that made a big difference in my journey.

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