Specifically: bring your prior labs if you have them (especially any thyroid panel, hormone panel, and HbA1c), the dosing history of your current medication (start date, dose changes, any side effects), your weight loss curve including where the plateau began, and any recent body composition data if you have it
Its something I think we as clinicians need to educate our patients about especially females of childbearing age
Lab work is not required at any point, although providers may request them for those with complex medical histories
When you search online and find articles linking semaglutide to UTIs, check whether the source is conflating GLP-1 agonists with SGLT-2 inhibitors
Exploring Alternative Medications If cost is a significant concern, discuss with your doctor or telehealth provider whether alternative medications might work for you
Physical hunger and emotional hunger are different: GLP-1 medications target physical hunger