Weight Loss Meds Aren’t Just About the Scale — Let’s Talk About Real Health Wins
Hemoglobin A1C: From Pre-Diabetic to Normal
- What is it? Hemoglobin A1C measures how much sugar has been circulating in your blood over the past 3 months.
- Why it matters: High A1C = insulin resistance, and increased risk for Type 2 diabetes.
My patient started with an A1C of 5.8% — that’s considered pre-diabetic.
After 9 months on Tirzepatide, her A1C dropped to 5.1% — a non-diabetic range!
She’s no longer pre-diabetic — and that meant more to her than any number on the scale.
Let’s Talk Liver Enzymes
Before starting Tirzepatide, her liver enzymes were elevated, likely due to fatty liver — a common condition in patients with obesity.
Nine months later?
- Liver enzymes normalized
- Inflammation reduced
- Overall liver health improved
That’s a win we don’t talk about enough.
Why This Matters
Weight loss meds like Tirzepatide do more than just help people slim down. They:
- Improve blood sugar control
- Support metabolic health
- Reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and Type 2 diabetes
- Even improve liver function
This isn’t just about fitting into smaller clothes — it’s about staying out of the ER, avoiding lifelong medications, and actually feeling good in your body.
The Bigger Picture
Yes, she lost weight. Yes, she’s happy with her body.
But what she’s most excited about?
Not being pre-diabetic anymore. Having normal labs. Feeling hopeful again.
And that’s why we do what we do.
Weight loss medications are a tool, not a shortcut.
Used correctly, they can be life-changing — and lifesaving.
