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To avoid burying the lead, yes, everyone who has the insurance or financial means to do so should get a DEXA scan before starting a GLP-1. The older you are, the more important a DEXA scan becomes if you're thinking of taking Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo, or Ozempic. While many of the side effects and benefits of GLP-1s are evident, you won't be able to keep as close an eye on the bone and muscle impacts of these medications. If there's one thing I wish I could go back and do b