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Coming soon to Amazon Kindle: The GLP-1 Bible

The most comprehensive GLP-1 book ever written. The last weight loss book you will ever need.

New Release • Nothing Like This Exists

The GLP-1 Bible

The most comprehensive GLP-1 book ever written. And it is not even close.

Your doctor has 15 minutes. The internet has a million conflicting answers. This book has 44 chapters, 12 appendices, and the real clinical answers built from treating over 5,000 patients. Read it and you will understand your GLP-1 treatment better than most physicians do.

Written by a board-certified obesity medicine physician who takes tirzepatide himself, lost 100 pounds on it, and got tired of watching patients get bad guidance from providers who do not know these medications the way he does.

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44
Chapters
5,000+
Patient Cases
12
Appendices
100 lbs
Lost by the Author

Why I wrote this book

Because I got tired of watching it happen. Patient after patient showing up in my clinic after months on a GLP-1 with no dose adjustments, no lab work, no nutrition plan, and no idea whether what they were experiencing was normal. Providers handing out prescriptions like candy and then disappearing. Patients Googling their side effects at midnight and getting answers that are flat-out wrong. I wrote this book because 5,000+ patients taught me that the medication works, but only when somebody actually teaches you how to use it.

Nothing like this exists. There are blog posts. There are Reddit threads. There are pamphlets your pharmacy staples to the bag. None of them come close. The GLP-1 Bible covers everything: the science behind how these medications work, every side effect and what to actually do about it, how to eat, how to train, how to protect your muscle mass, how to handle plateaus, how to navigate insurance, how to transition into maintenance, and dozens of topics most doctors never bring up. It is written for patients, not physicians, but it does not dumb anything down. You deserve to understand what is happening in your body and why.

I take tirzepatide myself. I have lost 100 pounds on it. Every chapter in this book is built from real clinical experience and grounded in current evidence, written by a physician who lives this alongside his patients.

What is inside

A preface, 44 chapters, and 12 appendices across five parts. No filler. No fluff. Every chapter is grounded in clinical evidence and real patient experience. Read it cover to cover or grab the chapter you need right now.

Part I: Understanding the Science
Your body, the disease, and how these medications actually work
•Preface
1Obesity as a Disease
2How GLP-1s Work
3Other Obesity Medications
4Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance & GLP-1s
5The Reward Pathway
6Contraindications
7Your Journey Is Yours
8Weight Loss the Right Way
Part II: Your Treatment Journey
Starting, titrating, managing side effects, and breaking through plateaus
9What to Expect: Your First Weeks on Medication
10Common Side Effects & How to Manage Them
11Less Common Side Effects & When to Call Your Doctor
12Drug & Supplement Interactions with GLP-1s
13From Day One Through Maintenance
14GLP-1s & Anesthesia: What You Need to Know Before Surgery
15The Plateau Playbook
16Beyond the Scale
17Nutrition on a GLP-1
18Gut Health & Your Microbiome on a GLP-1
Part III: Optimizing Your Results
Food, exercise, sleep, supplements, labs, and the mental and emotional side
19The GLP-1 Kitchen
20Exercise & Preserving Muscle Mass
21Sleep & Weight Loss
22Cortisol, Stress & Your Weight
23Commonly Used Supplements
24Lab Work: Why It Matters on a GLP-1
25Skin, Hair & the Mirror
26The Mental & Emotional Side
27GLP-1s & Sexual Health
28GLP-1s & Addiction: Cravings, Alcohol, and Behavioral Changes
29GLP-1s and Your Life Stage
30Your Inner Circle
Part IV: Navigating the System
Your medical team, pharmacies, insurance, and travel
31Your Medical Team
32Your Digital Medical Advocate
33Bariatric Surgery & GLP-1s
34Compounding Pharmacies Demystified
35Navigating Brand-Name GLP-1s
36Understanding Insurance & the Prior Authorization Process
37When Insurance Says No: The Appeals Playbook
38The GLP-1 Travel Guide
Part V: The Long Game
Reaching your goal, staying there, and what comes next
39Reaching Your Goal: Now What?
40Myths, Misconceptions & Misinformation
41The Future of Obesity Medicine
42Real Stories, Real Results
43Letter to Your Future Self
44Frequently Asked Questions
Appendices (A through L)

Resources & trackers, recipes with macros, medication comparison charts, unit/mg conversion tables, telehealth provider comparison, conversation scripts, insurance appeal template, glossary, references, recommended channels, sample workout plans, and AI prompt templates.

Who this book is for

You. Whether you are considering a GLP-1 for the first time, stuck on a plateau, struggling with side effects nobody warned you about, or approaching your goal weight with no idea what comes next. This book meets you where you are. Every chapter gives you the clinical context so you understand why, and the practical steps so you know exactly what to do.

Kindle ebook. Coming soon to Amazon.

Dr. Clete Barrick, MD

Dr. Clete Barrick is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, a U.S. Navy veteran, and the founder of Barrick Health. He has treated over 5,000 patients with GLP-1 medications and takes tirzepatide himself. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and spent eight years on active duty, including several years with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan.

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