A Doctor’s Guide To GLP-1 Use

We walk through a full GLP-1 primer: how these meds work, who qualifies, what to expect, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that derail success. We also share dosing strategy, travel tips, and why restarts should be slow and guided.• brief history of GLP-1s and why newer agents lead care• eligibility criteria and insurance pathways including OSA indications• how GLP-1s steady glucose and insulin without hypoglycemia• appetite, food noise, and gastric emptying explained• side effect prevention with small meals and hydration• foods to limit during starts and dose increases• timing the weekly dose for lifestyle fit• follow-up metrics beyond weight alone• safe plans for dose interruptions and restarts• travel guidance and where to find injection tutorialsPlease share with a friend, family member, or colleague.Please subscribe and write a review.Cash Pay GLP-1s:LillyDirect  is $299 (2.5mg), $399 (5mg), $449 (7.5 & up) per month for brand name ZepboundNovoCare is $199 (first two months) then $349 per month for brand name Wegovy (weekly injection)NovoCare is $149 (first two months) then $299 per month for oral Wegovy (pill)Costco sells lower dose Ozempic pen for $200 which will last 8 weeks at starting dose of 0.25mg and 4 weeks at 0.5mg dose. Cost increases to $350 for 1mg dose and $500 for 2mg dose. You do NOT need a Costco membership to use their pharmacy.Advocacy Groups:https://www.obesityaction.org/https://glp1collective.org/Copay Assistance:https://www.panfoundation.org/Injection InstructionsThis is a link to an instructional video on how to use Zepbound safely.This is a link to an instructional video on how to use Wegovy safely.This is a link to an instructional video on how to use Mounjaro safely.This is an extremely corny👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? Want to be my patient?Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]✨Freebies✨Anti-Obesity Medication OptionsHow To Prevent DiabetesHealthy Habits WorkbookPreventative Health Checklist🤗 Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg