Saxenda Monitoring Blood Test

The Saxenda Monitoring Blood Test is a dedicated profile for users of Liraglutide. As a daily injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist, Saxenda requires your body to manage frequent hormonal fluctuations. Monitoring is vital to ensure that your metabolic rate and organ function are adapting healthily to the daily appetite suppression and weight loss signals.

What this test includes and why it matters:

• Kidney Function (Urea & Electrolytes)

  • Inclusions: Sodium, Urea, Chloride, eGFR, Creatinine.

  • Why it’s important: Saxenda can frequently cause gastrointestinal upset. This panel monitors your electrolyte balance to prevent the complications of mild dehydration that can arise during the initial titration phases.

• Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

  • Inclusions: Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, ALP, ALT, AST, Gamma GT, Bilirubin.

  • Why it’s important: Liraglutide-induced weight loss can alter bile flow and liver enzyme levels. This test ensures that your gallbladder and liver are functioning optimally as you move through your weight loss milestones.

• Lipid Profile

  • Inclusions: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, HDL%, LDL, Non-HDL.

  • Why it’s important: Saxenda aims to improve your metabolic profile. This test tracks the shifts in your fat metabolism, providing data on how the medication is helping to clean up your blood lipid levels.

• HbA1c (Long-term Blood Sugar)

  • Why it’s important: Tracks the effectiveness of Saxenda in stabilizing blood sugar levels, which is a key component of hormonal weight management and reducing cravings.

• Lipase

  • Why it’s important: Pancreatic health is a priority with any GLP-1 medication. Routine Lipase checks ensure that the daily injection cycle isn't causing underlying stress to the pancreas.

When this test should be taken:

• When to test: We recommend a baseline test before your first dose, followed by a re-check every 3 months or whenever you increase your dosage.