Do This Before Starting A GLP1
About this video
In this brief pre-treatment checklist, Gillett outlines what he says should happen before starting a GLP-1 medicine. He advises a full lab panel covering glucose control and insulin-related markers, with continuous glucose monitoring as an option when standard measures are unreliable, and a review of personal risk factors including gallbladder history, gastrointestinal symptoms, and hormonal context, discussed with the prescribing physician. His central practical point is body composition: he recommends a DEXA scan before starting so muscle and fat mass — not scale weight alone — become the tracked outcome, with a body-fat goal rather than a weight goal guiding treatment.
Key takeaways
- Get baseline metabolic labs before starting a GLP-1, Gillett advises
- Review gallbladder and gastrointestinal risk factors with your physician first
- Use DEXA body composition, not weight alone, as the progress metric
- Set a body-fat goal so muscle loss is not mistaken for success
Episode details: published January 10, 2025 · 873 views · 1:21 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The hormone, metabolic and peptide concepts described are Dr. Kyle Gillett’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices. Disclosure: Gillett Health is a clinical practice that treats these conditions.
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