GLP-1 Resource Library
Everything We Know About GLP-1s, In One Place
Free guides, calculators, and how-tos for people on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, and GLP-1 pills — grounded in FDA labels and clinical trial data, written in plain English. No signup, no paywall.
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Free GLP-1 Calculators
Interactive tools built on published clinical trial results and FDA label data. Free on any device, no signup.
Weight Loss Calculator
Project your week-by-week results on 10 medications, based on average clinical trial outcomes.
Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly and yearly cost across self-pay programs, insurance, and compounding.
Dose Schedule Calculator
Build your personal titration calendar and see when each dose step-up could land.
Missed Dose Calculator
Missed or late on a dose? See what the official prescribing information says to do, based on how late you are.
Protein Calculator
Get a daily protein target to protect muscle while losing weight, with a realistic per-meal breakdown.
Units Calculator
Convert a compounded vial dose in mg to insulin-syringe units and mL based on concentration.
See all tools on the Free GLP-1 Calculators & Tools hub.
New to GLP-1s? Start Here
The basics, in order: what these medications are, what to expect, and how to make the first weeks easier.
- The Complete Guide to GLP-1 Medications — the big-picture overview: how they work, benefits, side effects, and tracking.
- GLP-1 Terminology for Beginners — semaglutide vs tirzepatide, brand names, compounds, and titration, decoded.
- The Ultimate Guide to GLP-1 Weight Loss — what the science says about realistic results and timelines.
- Tips for New GLP-1 Users — the small adjustments that make the first month dramatically easier.
- Injection Sites and Rotation — where to inject, how to rotate, and why it matters for comfort.
- Why Tracking Gets Better Results — the case for logging doses, weight, and symptoms from day one.
- Medicare GLP-1 Coverage in 2026 — who qualifies for the $50-a-month Bridge copay, how prior authorization works, and the fine print.
- Traveling with GLP-1 Medications — storage rules, airport security tips, and how to handle time zones and missed doses on a trip.
- Employer Dropping GLP-1 Coverage in 2027? — what to check at open enrollment, current self-pay prices, and how to plan the switch with your prescriber.
Side Effects & Relief
Most GLP-1 side effects are temporary and manageable. Find your symptom, learn why it happens, and get evidence-based relief steps.
- Managing GLP-1 Side Effects: The Overview — the full landscape of what to expect and when.
- Nausea — the timeline, food playbook, and 7 ways to calm it fast.
- Constipation — why digestion slows and 7 ways to get things moving.
- Diarrhea — when the gut swings the other way: triggers, duration, and relief.
- Sulfur Burps — the causes behind the egg-smelling burps and what actually helps.
- Fatigue — why you’re so tired in the early weeks and how to restore energy.
- Hair Loss — why shedding happens, when it regrows, and how to protect your hair.
- Muscle Loss — protein targets and strength training to keep your lean mass.
- Heartburn & Acid Reflux — why reflux flares on these medications and the changes that calm it.
Nutrition & Results
The medication opens the door — what you eat and track walks you through it.
- How to Eat for Success on GLP-1s — the complete nutrition guide for a suppressed appetite.
- Fiber for GLP-1 Users — how to get enough without upsetting your stomach.
- Food Noise — what it is, why it goes quiet, and what to do when it comes back.
- Weight Loss Plateaus — why progress stalls and the steps that restart it.
- Non-Scale Victories — staying motivated when the scale isn’t cooperating.
- GLP-1 and Alcohol — why drinks hit harder now, the risks to know, and smart tips if you choose to drink.
- Foods to Avoid on GLP-1 — the meals that trigger nausea, reflux, and bloating, plus the easy swaps that work.
Medication Guides
Deep dives on specific medications, comparisons, and dosing questions.
- Missed a GLP-1 Dose? Here’s What to Do — exact label guidance for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and pills.
- Zepbound vs Wegovy — results, dosing, cost, and side effects compared head-to-head.
- The Wegovy Pill (Oral Semaglutide) — how the first oral semaglutide for weight loss works.
- Compounded Semaglutide Going Away? — what the FDA’s 2026 proposal means for telehealth vials, and a step-by-step plan for switching to a brand-name GLP-1.
- Retatrutide: FDA Timeline and Early Access — when Lilly’s triple agonist could be approved, what the Phase 3 results showed, and who qualifies for early access now.
- Stopping GLP-1: What Happens Next — what studies show about hunger, weight regain, and keeping your progress after quitting.
- Wegovy HD (7.2 mg): The High Dose Explained — who qualifies for the step-up, the 20.7% trial results, the $399 self-pay price, and the tingling side effect to watch for.
- What GLP-1s Cost in 2026 — real self-pay prices for Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, plus insurance tips and ways to save.
- CVS Caremark Zepbound Coverage Returns Oct 1 — who gets Zepbound back, how to switch from Wegovy, prior authorization, and the $25 copay card.
- Foundayo (Orforglipron): The New GLP-1 Pill — how the once-daily pill with no food or water rules works, its results, dosing steps, side effects, and cost.
Apps & Tracking
What to log, which apps do it best, and how to turn your data into better provider conversations.
- Best GLP-1 Tracker Apps in 2026 — Pep vs Shotsy and more, compared on widgets, pills, and progress.
- Best Ozempic Tracker Apps — top picks for logging doses, weight, and side effects.
- Free GLP-1 Tracker Guide — what to log each week and how to do it for $0.
- GLP-1 Tracking on Android — the 2026 guide for Android users.
- Tracking the Wegovy Pill — the 30-minute rule, daily logging, and staying consistent.
- Pep GLP-1 Tracker App — the free tracker app behind this library, plus a checklist of what to look for in any GLP-1 tracker.
- MyFitnessPal GLP-1 Support vs Pep — what MyFitnessPal’s new GLP-1 features do, and where a dedicated tracker still wins.
- Lose It GLP-1 Tracking vs Pep — what Lose It!’s Premium-only GLP-1 mode does, and how it stacks up against a free dedicated tracker.
- Pep vs Shotsy — the free Shotsy alternative: feature table, what stays free in each app, and how to switch in five minutes.
Put It All Into Practice
Reading is a start — tracking is what changes outcomes. Pep logs your shots, pills, weight, and side effects free.
All content in this library is educational only and is not medical advice — always follow your healthcare provider’s guidance.