Question 1

Who qualifies for a GLP-1 program?

Accepted Answer

Most adults with a BMI of 27 or above, or 25+ with a metabolic condition such as prediabetes, insulin resistance, high blood pressure or elevated lipids. A licensed physician confirms eligibility from your intake and labs.

Question 2

Do I need labs before I start?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A baseline metabolic panel — A1c, fasting glucose, lipids, thyroid, kidney and liver function — makes dosing safe and gives us a benchmark to measure progress against.

Question 3

How quickly can I begin?

Accepted Answer

Most patients are reviewed within 24–48 hours of completing intake. Once your provider approves the protocol, medication typically ships in 1–3 business days.

Question 4

Can I do this if I've tried GLP-1s before?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tell your provider what you took, the dose you reached and why you stopped. Prior exposure usually means we can restart at a more advanced titration step instead of starting over.

Question 5

What's the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?

Accepted Answer

Semaglutide targets the GLP-1 receptor. Tirzepatide is a dual agonist hitting both GIP and GLP-1, which in trials produced greater average weight loss. Your provider matches the molecule to your history, tolerance and goals.

Question 6

How is my dose decided?

Accepted Answer

You start low and titrate on a schedule set by your response, not a fixed calendar. If side effects appear, we hold at your current dose rather than pushing through.

Question 7

Is it an injection, and does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

It's a once-weekly subcutaneous injection with a very fine needle into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. Most patients describe it as a brief pinch or nothing at all.

Question 8

Do I have to inject at the same time each week?

Accepted Answer

Pick a consistent day; the exact hour is flexible. If you miss a dose you can usually take it within 4–5 days, otherwise skip and resume your normal schedule.

Question 9

How much weight will I lose?

Accepted Answer

Clinical averages are roughly 15% of body weight on semaglutide and up to 20%+ on tirzepatide over 68–72 weeks. Individual results depend on dose, adherence, protein intake and training.

Question 10

What side effects should I expect?

Accepted Answer

Nausea, constipation, reflux and early fullness are the most common and usually fade within a few weeks. Slower titration, smaller meals, hydration and fiber handle nearly all of it.

Question 11

Will I lose muscle?

Accepted Answer

Some lean mass loss is normal with any deficit. We counter it with a protein target of roughly 1g per pound of goal body weight and resistance training two to three times a week.

Question 12

What happens when I stop?

Accepted Answer

Appetite returns, so we plan the exit: a taper to a maintenance dose, a structured nutrition and training baseline, and continued check-ins so any regain is caught early.

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