Should I get a DEXA scan if I'm on Ozempic?
If you are on Ozempic and the scale is your only metric, you are missing the part many people care about most: how much of the loss is fat versus muscle and bone. A DEXA scan helps answer that. It splits your body into fat mass, lean mass, and bone density, with a regional breakdown so you can see whether visceral fat is dropping or whether your legs are losing muscle. Many people find a baseline scan near the start of treatment most valuable, then a follow-up every 3 to 6 months while losing weight. A DEXA is not required to take Ozempic, and Phaze is a tracking tool rather than a medical device. Whether scanning makes sense for you is a conversation for your doctor.
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Read the full guide on DEXA and body composition for GLP-1
What DEXA measures, how often to scan, and the habits that help protect lean mass while you lose weight.
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Phaze is a wellness and habit-tracking app, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. Talk to your doctor.