10/28/2026
The first question after starting a GLP-1 is usually: How much weight have I lost?
But the scale is only one way to measure progress
GLP-1 medications can improve metabolic health beyond weight loss, including blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity &—in appropriate patients—cardiovascular and liver-related outcomes
That matters during GLP-1 titration, when doses are intentionally increased gradually to improve tolerability & find an effective dose
If the scale isn't moving as quickly as hoped