Your Scale Lies. Your DEXA Tells the Truth on GLP 1
Your scale says you lost 30 pounds. It cannot tell you how much was muscle. Here is why a DEXA scan changes the whole picture on GLP 1, and what to do with what it shows.
Weight Loss
GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide), titration, side-effect management, and clinical context for compounded weight-loss therapies.
GLP-1 Dosing Escalation: How and Why Doctors Step Up the Dose
GLP-1 medications are titrated slowly for a reason. Here is the pharmacological rationale, the standard escalation schedules for semaglutide and tirzepatide, and what to expect at each step.
Compounded vs Branded GLP-1: What's the Difference?
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide differ from branded GLP-1s in regulation, sourcing, and FDA status. Here's what patients need to know.
Managing GLP-1 Side Effects: Nausea, Constipation, and Beyond
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide can cause nausea, constipation, and other GI side effects. Here's how to manage them.