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Documents to bring: Insurance card and any pre-authorization reference numbers Most recent lab results (within 3 months: fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, liver enzymes, thyroid function) List of all current medications with dosages Written weight history with dates, methods tried, and outcomes Documentation of any weight-related diagnoses (hypertension, prediabetes, sleep apnea, PCOS, etc.) Printed list of questions (from the section above) Numbers to know: Your current BMI (calculate beforehand) Your highest adult weight and the date Your target weight or goal BMI range Duration of your most recent lifestyle intervention Relevant lab values (A1c, fasting glucose, blood pressure trend) Phrases to remember: "I would like to discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists as part of a comprehensive treatment plan" "My BMI is [number], and I have [comorbidity]
When we have your results in hand, we will schedule a time for you to meet with one of our medical weight loss experts to go over your comprehensive pathway and discuss whether or not semaglutide is the right choice for you
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