Know Your Metabolic Numbers.
Physician-ordered lab testing that helps Body Good personalize and monitor your GLP-1 weight loss safely.
What are metabolic labs?
Metabolic labs are blood tests that measure how your body processes sugar and fat · including A1c, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and a lipid panel. Body Good's physicians use these results to personalize your GLP-1 plan, confirm you are a safe candidate, and track your metabolic health as you lose weight.
Physician-ordered and physician-reviewed by Dr. Linda Moleon, MD · licensed in 45 states · LegitScript-verified telehealth practice.
Why labs matter before and during GLP-1
Labs inform clinician-led care · your provider orders, reviews, and acts on every result.
Establish a safe baseline
Confirm key markers are in a safe range before starting a GLP-1 medication.
Identify insulin resistance
Fasting glucose and insulin can reveal insulin resistance or prediabetes patterns.
Monitor progress beyond the scale
Track metabolic health changes that weight alone cannot show.
Catch issues early
Routine checks help your clinician spot changes that may need attention.
Personalize dosing decisions
Your clinician uses lab data to guide titration and adjustments to your plan.
Inform whole-person care
Labs add context alongside your history, goals, and lifestyle factors.
What the metabolic panel measures
Your clinician selects the right panel for each patient based on your history and goals.
Hemoglobin A1c
Reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past three months.
Fasting glucose and insulin
Markers used to assess insulin resistance and how your body handles sugar.
Lipid panel
Measures cholesterol fractions and triglycerides relevant to metabolic health.
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Includes kidney and liver function markers plus electrolytes.
Thyroid (TSH)
Checked where clinically indicated to assess thyroid function.
Additional markers as needed
Your clinician may add tests based on your medical history.
How it works
1 · Order labs with your plan
Your Body Good clinician selects the right panel for you and places the order as part of your care plan.
2 · Complete your draw
Visit a convenient local lab, or use an at-home draw where available in your area.
3 · Physician review and plan update
Your physician reviews your results, walks you through what they mean, and adjusts your plan.
Pairs with your weight loss plan
Metabolic labs complement Body Good's GLP-1 programs and our free planning tools · BMI, BMR, TDEE, and calorie deficit calculators. Together they form a simple loop: measure, treat, monitor.
- Measure · use the free tools to understand your starting point and run labs for clinical context.
- Treat · your clinician personalizes your GLP-1 care plan around your goals and results.
- Monitor · repeat key markers at intervals your clinician recommends to track progress over time.
Prescriptions are subject to clinical eligibility. Labs inform care · they do not replace medical advice from your clinician.
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Add physician-ordered metabolic labs to your Body Good plan.
Frequently asked questions
What labs do I need before starting semaglutide or tirzepatide?+
Typically a baseline includes A1c, fasting glucose and insulin, a lipid panel, and a comprehensive metabolic panel for kidney and liver function. Your Body Good clinician selects the exact tests based on your history and orders them for you.
Why check insulin resistance for weight loss?+
Insulin resistance can make weight loss harder and is common before a formal diagnosis. Measuring fasting insulin and glucose helps your clinician understand how your body handles sugar, so they can personalize your GLP-1 plan around your metabolism.
Can I get metabolic labs at home?+
At-home and local lab-draw options are available in many areas. Your Body Good clinician orders the labs and reviews your results whichever option you use, so the experience is convenient without changing how your care is overseen.
How often should labs be repeated on GLP-1?+
Many patients repeat key labs periodically to track progress, often around the start of treatment and then at intervals your clinician recommends. The exact cadence depends on your results, your treatment plan, and your overall health picture.
“Labs give us the context we need to personalize your GLP-1 plan and watch your metabolic health improve over time · not just the number on the scale.”
Add metabolic labs to your weight loss plan.
Physician-ordered, physician-reviewed, and built around your goals.