The weight loss machinery is warming up, not stalling
Even after stopping semaglutide, improvements in hormonal profiles - such as lower free testosterone levels - are maintained when metformin is continued
This change can also enhance your chances of insurance approval, as insurers are more likely to cover medications for FDA-approved uses
Important Reminder: Never adjust your prescription medicationincluding levothyroxine or semaglutidebased on a private blood test result alone
Many insurers require providers to submit current height and weight measurements, medical necessity documentation, and evidence of obesity-related conditions before approving coverage
With the tools we now have, we are entering a period where treatments can become more effective, more individualized and more focused on long-term health.