A focused appointment gets you further than a rushed one. A little prep helps you and your clinician make a decision together.
Before the appointment
- Write down your health history and anything you've already tried.
- Note your goals and any concerns (cost, side effects, how long you'd take it).
- Bring your insurance details so coverage can be part of the conversation.
Questions worth asking
- Am I a candidate for a GLP-1 medication given my history?
- What are the realistic benefits and risks for me?
- What monitoring or follow-up would we do?
- What happens if I stop — and how would we decide that together?
- If cost is a barrier, are there alternatives or assistance programs?
After the appointment
- Write down what you decided and any next steps (labs, prior authorization, a follow-up date).
- If a prior authorization is needed, ask who submits it and roughly how long it takes.
This is peer information, not medical advice. Your clinician knows your full picture — use these prompts to start the conversation, not to replace it.