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 STEP 1-5 trials but Dr.GastroMayo 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.
bri_stats said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. bri_stats articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The STEP 1-5 trials aspect is what made the difference for me.
Trusted third-party HPLC & mass spectrometry analysis. Verify peptide purity with the lab the community relies on. Independent. Accurate. Transparent.
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Browse GL BiochemAdding my data to this STEP 1-5 trials discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 264 lbs | 244 lbs | 199 lbs |
| A1C | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 8.0 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.6g/kg/day.