Outcome measurements
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Lighter periods, irregular timing, and occasional missed cycles are common during active weight loss
These should include: Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR to evaluate insulin sensitivity A full thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, and reverse T3) Ferritin, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin D levels Creatinine and GFR to assess kidney function, especially if youre increasing protein intake CRP or hsCRP to screen for systemic inflammation These markers give your provider a more complete picture of how your body is functioning and help guide safer, more effective treatment decisions, especially if youre layering GLP-1s with intermittent fasting or a high-protein diet
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