FIRST COPY LIST FAT BITCH: KILLING THE WILLPOWER MYTH RELEASES OCTOBER 15, 2026
UNLIT PUBLISHING • 2026
FAT BITCH KILLING THE WILLPOWER MYTH
Cat Clark
GLP-1 FAQ

GLP-1 FAQ

28 questions people actually ask, answered from the book.

Every entry, A–Z

A

Are compounding pharmacies safe?

C

Can I get pregnant while taking a GLP-1?

D

Do I have to be diabetic to get a GLP-1? Do I have to count calories or points on a GLP-1? Does Medicare or Medicaid cover GLP-1s? Does my birth control pill still work on a GLP-1? Does the injection hurt?

H

How do I avoid counterfeit or unsafe GLP-1s? How do I bring up GLP-1s with my doctor? How do I make a manufacturer savings card actually apply at the pharmacy? How do I store my pen, and what do I do with the needles? How long is a stall before it counts as a stall? How much does a GLP-1 cost? How much protein do I need on a GLP-1?

I

Is taking a GLP-1 the easy way out?

S

Should I start a GLP-1 if I am already constipated? Should I use a telehealth weight-loss clinic or my own doctor?

W

What day of the week should I take my shot? What do I do if my insurance denies my GLP-1? What is microdosing a GLP-1? What is the difference between dose and units? What is the sweet spot dose? What should I track besides the scale? When should I increase my GLP-1 dose? Where should I inject, and does the site matter? Why does everyone go on about fiber and water? Why is nothing happening on my starting dose? Will I end up with loose skin?

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None of this is medical advice. It is educational material drawn from FAT BITCH: Killing the Willpower Myth by Cat Clark, and it does not replace your prescriber, your pharmacist, or your actual doctor. If something here does not match what your care team told you, go with your care team and bring this along to the conversation.