The ZIVOLABS journal

Things worth knowing — before, during, after.

Short, plain-language guides on GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health, written and reviewed by ZIVOLABS doctors. No clickbait. No miracle promises.

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When to call the doctor· 4 min

Gallbladder issues on GLP-1 — what to know

Rapid weight loss raises gallstone risk in everyone. GLP-1 inherits some of that risk because of how effectively it causes weight loss.

3 Apr 2026

When to call the doctor· 4 min

Stomach pain — when to worry, when to wait

Mild discomfort is common. Severe persistent pain is not. Here's how to tell the difference.

2 Apr 2026

What to expect· 4 min

Hair thinning: why it happens and what helps

Rapid weight loss can trigger temporary hair shedding — this is not unique to GLP-1, and it's not permanent.

1 Apr 2026

What to expect· 2 min

Headaches in week one — what's normal

A dull headache in the first 3–7 days is common. The cause is usually mundane.

31 Mar 2026

What to expect· 3 min

Constipation around week 4: the fix

Slow gut + less food + less water = backed up. Here's the structured fix that works.

30 Mar 2026

What to expect· 3 min

Nausea week 1: what to do tonight

If you're feeling queasy in your first week of GLP-1, you're in the majority. The practical playbook.

29 Mar 2026

Indian context· 4 min

Why obesity rates are rising fastest in India

The numbers, the drivers, and why prevention has limits — making medical treatment increasingly relevant.

28 Mar 2026

Indian context· 3 min

Why some pharmacies refuse to dispense GLP-1 without a recent Rx

Pharmacists are gatekeepers, not vending machines. There's a legal reason behind the friction.

27 Mar 2026

Indian context· 2 min

GST on prescription medication — what you actually pay

12% on the drug. 18% on some services. Here's the full breakdown so you know what's on your invoice.

26 Mar 2026

Practical· 3 min

Travelling internationally with GLP-1 — what to carry

Customs questions, X-ray machines, hotel fridges. The practical checklist for taking your pen abroad.

25 Mar 2026

Indian context· 4 min

Will my employer health insurance cover GLP-1?

The honest answer depends on the diagnosis on your claim. Here's the playbook.

24 Mar 2026

Indian context· 3 min

CDSCO oversight: what it means for medication safety

Every legitimate GLP-1 pen in India passes through CDSCO. Here's what that actually means for what you receive.

23 Mar 2026

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