Which lipid panel should I run on GLP-1?
A standard fasting lipid panel covers total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, and that is enough for most people. If your insurance allows it, you can ask your doctor about non-HDL cholesterol (every cholesterol type that is not HDL) and ApoB (the particle count). Either can be a sharper signal of cardiovascular risk than LDL on its own, particularly when triglycerides are high. People often see LDL and triglycerides move down over a few months on a GLP-1, with HDL moving more slowly, though results vary. A repeat at 3 to 6 months is commonly enough to confirm a real change. Phaze plots each lipid value on its own trend so a drop after starting a medication shows up clearly, not as one number on a forgotten PDF.
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Read the full guide on lab tracking on GLP-1
Which labs people track, how often, and how to read your trends in plain language.
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Track every lab. Understand every value.
Phaze is a wellness and habit-tracking app, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. Talk to your doctor.