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Slightly tangential to Pharmacy payment data and but CarlaRPh_TPA 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.
pete_nash said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. pete_nash articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Pharmacy payment data and aspect is what made the difference for me.
Adding my data to this Pharmacy payment data and discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 5 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 268 lbs | 218 lbs | 203 lbs |
| A1C | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 7.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Semaglutide 1.7mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.5g/kg/day.