This hidden cost is significant: progress becomes unclear, and decisions about timing doses, prioritizing protein, or staying hydrated become mere guesses
Ultimately, on January 1st, 2024, the North Carolina State Health Plan made the decision to exclude GLP-1s for weight loss from coverage, while grandfathering in current utilizers
Your physician should assess for previously undiagnosed conditions affecting weight, review all current medications for potential interactions or weight-promoting effects, and verify appropriate dosing and injection technique
There are no specific foods you must avoid when taking semaglutide/tirzepatide
Individual factors like side effects, cost, and response to treatment determine whether lifelong use makes sense for you specifically
Consume adequate protein (1.2-1.6 g/kg ideal body weight daily) distributed across meals and engage in progressive resistance training at least 2-3 times weekly targeting all major muscle groups