My blood pressure normalization journey — my results so far

FranDenver said:

Prescribed on cardiovascular grounds rather than for weight, and almost everything written for patients assumes the opposite.

I'm 48 years old and want to share my perspective on cardiovascular risk as an older member of this community.

My doctor was initially hesitant because of my age, but the SELECT trial included patients up to 72 and showed consistent benefit across age groups. We started at the lowest dose with closer monitoring.

15 months later: down 52 lbs, off atorvastatin, A1C from 8.4% to 5.3%. My cardiologist is thrilled. cardiovascular risk is absolutely relevant for older adults — don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

labquiet_amy said:

I'm 48 years old and want to share my perspective on cardiovascular risk as an older member of this community.

Senior perspective on cardiovascular risk: I'm 67 years old and started this journey skeptically. My geriatrician recommended it after years of failed interventions.

9 months later: down 35 lbs, more mobile, pain reduced, medications simplified. My quality of life has improved dramatically. I wish this existed 20 years ago.

To other older adults hesitating: the SELECT trial proved benefit in our age group. You deserve to feel good in your body regardless of age.

FranDenver said:

Prescribed on cardiovascular grounds rather than for weight, and almost everything written for patients assumes the opposite.

Mine went the same way, slower. Posting only so the count is not one.

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

I want to bring up the cardiovascular angle on cardiovascular risk.

The SELECT trial demonstrated a 20% reduction in MACE with semaglutide 2.4mg[1]. This is practice-changing because the CV benefit appears to be independent of the degree of weight loss — suggesting direct vascular and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

For cardiovascular risk, this means we need to think beyond the primary outcome and consider the cardiovascular implications. The all-cause mortality reduction (HR 0.81) is the most clinically meaningful signal.