Bloodwork basics before starting GLP + TRT” “Realistic expectations: First 12 weeks transformation?

At minimum total test free test SHBG estradiol sensitive CBC CMP lipids HbA1c

Don’t skip baseline prolactin and thyroid TSH, T3, T4 they matter more than people think

Fasting glucose insulin gives better context than HbA1c alone

Liver enzymes AST ALT are key GLP 1s can affect appetite which changes diet patterns

The best results come from consistency GLP1 controls appetite TRT supports performance but habits drive the transformation

Blood markers glucose triglycerides usually improve quickly

Sleep and recovery often improve as body fat drops