Moderator note: Great discussion, everyone. Just a reminder to keep things civil and evidence-based.
Thread quality is excellent — keep it up. 👍
Slightly tangential to Semaglutide and alcohol but Dr.PainCLE 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.
GenomicsKate said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. GenomicsKate articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Semaglutide and alcohol aspect is what made the difference for me.
Adding my data to this Semaglutide and alcohol discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 240 lbs | 235 lbs | 205 lbs |
| A1C | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.2g/kg/day.