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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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Indian context· 3 min

Cost of GLP-1 across Indian cities

Same medication, different price by city. Why and what it means for budgeting.

22 Mar 2026
Indian context· 4 min

Why Ozempic shortages keep happening

Every few months you hear that Ozempic is out of stock. Here's why the supply is so tight — and what alternatives are available.

21 Mar 2026
Indian context· 3 min

DCGI approval status of GLP-1 medications in India

What the Drugs Controller General of India has actually approved — and for which conditions.

20 Mar 2026
Indian context· 4 min

NMC Act 2020 and what it means for your telemedicine consult

The legal framework that makes your remote doctor consult valid. The short version, and what it requires from us.

19 Mar 2026
Practical· 4 min

Counterfeit GLP-1: how to tell real from fake

Online sellers and grey-market sources have flooded India with counterfeit semaglutide. Here's how to spot it.

18 Mar 2026
Medication· 4 min

What the dual receptor in Mounjaro actually does

Tirzepatide doesn't just activate GLP-1 — it also activates GIP. Here's why that combination beats either alone.

17 Mar 2026
Medication· 3 min

Why your doctor asks about thyroid history

It's not a routine question. There's a specific reason it comes up before every GLP-1 prescription.

16 Mar 2026
Medication· 3 min

Will the medication stop working if I take it for years?

Short answer: no. Longer answer: your body adapts to weight loss, not to the drug.

15 Mar 2026
Indian context· 3 min

Brand names you'll see in India — the cheat sheet

Ozempic. Rybelsus. Wegovy. Mounjaro. Saxenda. Trulicity. What each is and which conditions they're approved for.

14 Mar 2026
Medication· 4 min

Rybelsus: when an oral tablet makes sense

Oral semaglutide exists. It's not as effective as the injectable version, but for the right patient it's the right tool.

13 Mar 2026
Medication· 3 min

What 'maintenance dose' actually means

Once you've reached your weight goal, you don't stop the medication — you shift to maintenance. Here's what that looks like.

12 Mar 2026
What to expect· 4 min

The plateau phase — when weight loss slows down

Plateaus on GLP-1 are normal, not failure. Here's why they happen and what to actually do about them.

11 Mar 2026
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