Treatments
GLP-1 medications, with real care around them.
Medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide can be a helpful part of managing weight and blood sugar. We help you decide whether one is right for you, and if you start, we stay with you: check-ins, labs and adjustments along the way.
The basics
What GLP-1 medications are.
What they are
GLP-1 medications (and tirzepatide, which also acts on a second hormone, GIP) mimic hormones that help regulate appetite and blood sugar. Most are a weekly injection.
Brand-name options
FDA-approved medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound for weight, and Ozempic and Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes. Filled at your pharmacy, often with insurance or a manufacturer savings program.
Compounded options
Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, made by a licensed compounding pharmacy, can cost less. Compounded medicines aren't FDA-approved, and the FDA doesn't review them for safety, effectiveness or quality, so we talk through the trade-offs with you first.
How we help
More than a prescription.
A medication works best with a care team that knows you. Here's what GLP-1 care looks like with us.
A full evaluation first
Your history, current medications, labs and goals, so we can decide together whether a GLP-1 makes sense, or whether another approach is better.
A plan you understand
Which medication, how it's started and increased, what it costs and what to expect in the first weeks.
Regular check-ins
Unhurried visits and messages between them, so questions and side effects get answered quickly.
Labs in our office
Baseline and follow-up labs drawn right here, to keep an eye on blood sugar, cholesterol and more.
Food, strength and habits
Practical support with protein, strength and everyday habits, which matter as much as the medication.
Help with side effects
Nausea, stomach upset and constipation are common at first. We help you manage them and adjust the plan when needed.
Cost
What's included.
Your visits, check-ins and in-office labs are part of your membership. The medication itself is paid separately, through insurance, a pharmacy or a manufacturer program, and we'll help you look at the options.
General information, not medical advice. GLP-1 medications aren't right for everyone; your provider will decide with you whether one is appropriate.
Questions
Good to know.
Is GLP-1 care included in my membership?
Your visits, check-ins and in-office labs are part of membership. The medication itself is paid separately, through your insurance, a pharmacy or a manufacturer program.
Will my insurance cover it?
It depends on your plan and the reason it's prescribed. We'll help you check coverage and look at other options if it isn't covered.
What's the difference between brand-name and compounded?
Brand-name medications are FDA-approved and made by the drug company. Compounded versions are made by a compounding pharmacy, aren't FDA-approved and can cost less. We'll explain the differences so you can choose with your provider.
Is a GLP-1 right for everyone?
No. These medicines aren't recommended for some people and some health histories. Your provider will go through yours carefully before prescribing.
Do I have to stay on it forever?
Not necessarily. It's a decision you make with your provider, and we'll plan together for what happens if you stop.
Wondering if a GLP-1 is right for you?
Meet a patient advocate, tour the office and talk through your options with a provider who'll stay with you.
Existing members and newly enrolled corporate patients: please call 303.449.0517 to schedule an appointment.