While GLP-1 medications are generally stable, severe illness can impact their effectiveness
An endocrinologist looks past the number on the scale to metabolic markers: insulin resistance, diabetes, fat distribution, liver health, and cardiovascular risk, much like the thin-fat Indian pattern discussed in Part 2 of this series
Fasting blood glucose drops by an average of 15 to 30 mg/dL in people who started with elevated levels
Medications: vitamins, hormones, birth control pills, thyroid medications, aspirin, fertility drugs, non-steroid anti-inflammatory and pain medications are all acceptable
For patients whose body aches stem from rapid metabolic shifts, the Microdose GLP-1 Protocol ($129/mo flat) offers a gentler entry point with the option to escalate as tolerance improves