Similar to how a doctor asks about your medical history, lifestyle habits, family history, or which medications or supplements you take, these tests may also be done to review baseline health information before prescribing any medications: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and fasting glucose to see how well your body processes sugar Kidney and liver function as GLP-1s can cause dehydration, which puts stress on the kidneys Lipid panel to measure cholesterol and heart health over time Vitamin deficiencies or electrolyte imbalances Not every patient will need the same semaglutide bloodwork labs before GLP-1 treatment, though
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Levels decline naturally with age, and that decline is tied to fatigue, cognitive decline, muscle loss, neurodegeneration, and metabolic disease
Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with comorbidities
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