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Retatrutide made major headlines at ADA 2026 with exciting weight loss and cardiometabolic data, but it is not FDA approved yet. Weight Loss NP is watching the science closely while continuing to use evidence-based, FDA-approved medical weight loss medications for patients in Colorado, Utah, and Florida.

If you’ve been waiting for Medicare to cover weight loss medications like Wegovy or Zepbound, this is the most important update you’ve seen yet! By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP The headlines are confusing, and in some cases, misleading. Let’s break this down simply, then I’ll show you exactly what Medicare patients should […]

By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP If you are a man in Denver, Colorado, Utah, or Florida and you feel like belly fat is getting harder to lose, testosterone may be part of the picture. Low testosterone does not automatically cause weight gain, and TRT is not a weight loss medication. But testosterone […]

Metabolic health is becoming one of the most important conversations in longevity medicine. By Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP Enjoy Substack? Check this article out over there! Weight Loss NP For years, longevity was marketed as something complicated, expensive, fringe, or reserved for full blown biohackers. But the foundation of healthy aging is […]

This is more than a name change. It is a shift in how we understand, diagnose, and treat one of the most common hormone and metabolic conditions affecting women. By: Katie Sorensen, NP-C | Weight Loss NP For years, the term PCOS has been confusing. Many patients were told they had “cysts,” even though the […]

Middle-age weight gain is one of the most frustrating and misunderstood challenges women face. Many of our patients say the same thing: “I’m doing everything I used to do, and it’s not working anymore by Katie, NP at Weight Loss NP If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, and lifestyle […]

Strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. Learn why women should aim for 11 push-ups, how to build up to them, and why muscle matters for long-term health.

Getting denied GLP-1 coverage can feel frustrating, especially when the medications work. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to access treatment.

Wondering why someone else is losing more weight than you on the same medication? Variability in GLP-1 results is common, and emerging research shows your biology and genetics may play a bigger role than previously thought.

The FDA just approved Foundayo, a once-daily oral GLP-1 for weight loss. Here’s what makes it different, how much it costs, and how to get it.