chris_chi24 said:

Continuous metabolic monitoring dashboard for cardiovascular risk — I track everything in a spreadsheet and here's the month-over-month trend for my…

I'm 58 years old and want to share my perspective on cardiovascular risk as an older member of this community.

My doctor was initially hesitant because of my age, but the SELECT trial included patients up to 72 and showed consistent benefit across age groups. We started at the lowest dose with closer monitoring.

16 months later: down 63 lbs, off metoprolol, A1C from 8.6% to 5.2%. My cardiologist is thrilled. cardiovascular risk is absolutely relevant for older adults — don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

wei_SG said:

anders_CPH said: ...we don't know the long-term effects of cardiovascular risk...

Bookmarking. The distinction being drawn above is the one nobody else makes.

chris_chi24 said:

Continuous metabolic monitoring dashboard for cardiovascular risk — I track everything in a spreadsheet and here's the month-over-month trend for my…

Senior perspective on cardiovascular risk: I'm 69 years old and started this journey skeptically. My endocrinologist recommended it after years of failed interventions.

11 months later: down 57 lbs, more mobile, pain reduced, medications simplified. My quality of life has improved dramatically. I wish this existed 20 years ago.

To other older adults hesitating: the SELECT trial proved benefit in our age group. You deserve to feel good in your body regardless of age.

steve_okc said:

My reason for being on this is cardiovascular rather than cosmetic, which puts me in a small minority in most of these threads.

6 month update on cardiovascular risk: down 43 lbs, off blood pressure meds, A1C normalized. Genuinely life-changing.

Moderator note: reminder that nothing in this thread is medical advice, and that clinical claims need a source.