appropriate for patients where visceral fat is the primary clinical concern rather than total body weight Patients with metabolic syndrome or elevated triglycerides alongside central adiposity: the lipid-improving effects of Tesamorelin are a documented secondary benefit in the HIV trial population Patients who have not responded adequately to lifestyle modification and want a physician-supervised peptide approach targeting visceral fat specifically rather than overall weight loss Individuals with documented IGF-1 levels at the lower end of the normal range for their age, where GHRH agonism may provide a physiologically appropriate correction Patients who are not candidates for GLP-1 class agents (due to contraindications such as personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, pancreatitis, or significant GI disease) and need an alternative approach to visceral fat The physician assessment for Tesamorelin candidacy includes reviewing baseline IGF-1 levels (to establish a safe starting point and monitor response), fasting glucose and HbA1c (Tesamorelin can modestly affect glucose handling), lipid panel, and any history of cancer, pituitary disease, or active medical conditions that would contraindicate GH-axis stimulation
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