The panel includes a lipid panel, a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), and a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) panel: Lipid panel : establishes baseline cholesterol and triglycerides to track cardiovascular-related changes during GLP-1 treatment [4] Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) : evaluates 14 biomarkers related to organ function, electrolytes, and metabolic health to get a baseline for monitoring the drugs effectiveness and potential side effects like dehydration [5] Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) : measures average blood sugar over 23 months to assess long-term glucose control and guide diabetes-related treatment decisions [6] Together, these tests provide baseline metabolic and cardiovascular information that helps Levity providers safely prescribe and monitor GLP1 medications for weight management

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In some cases, insurers enforce step-therapy rules, meaning you may need to try less expensive medications before theyll approve GLP-1 treatment
Table 2 Clinical evidence of GLP-1R agonists for treating DPN
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