Our Clinical Standards: How New Hope Weight Loss Keeps You Safe
Medically reviewed by Dr. Anjmun Sharma, MD - Updated 2026-05-31
Every New Hope Weight Loss plan is supervised by Dr. Sharma. We screen for contraindications, check baseline labs, follow standard evidence-based titration, manage side effects proactively, and support muscle preservation. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved or brand-identical.
A physician supervises every plan
Dr. Anjmun Sharma reviews every treatment plan. We are not a drug-vending website: care is delivered to the same standard as an in-person visit, with documented telehealth consent and a good-faith medical evaluation before any prescription. We do not prescribe from a questionnaire alone.
Who we can and cannot treat
The branded labels indicate a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition. We screen for important contraindications: a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2, pregnancy or breastfeeding (we advise contraception and stopping if pregnancy occurs), a history of pancreatitis, severe gastrointestinal disease, and other cautions. If you are not a candidate, we will tell you honestly.
Baseline labs and monitoring
We typically review weight, BMI, blood pressure, a metabolic panel, HbA1c, a lipid panel, and thyroid function at baseline, with a pregnancy test where applicable, and we monitor weight and symptoms over time. Labs are tailored to your history and clinical judgment.
Standard, evidence-based titration
We follow the standard dose schedules (semaglutide from 0.25 mg building toward 2.4 mg; tirzepatide from 2.5 mg toward 15 mg, roughly every four weeks as tolerated), slowly and flexibly, pausing or reducing the dose if tolerability is an issue. Reaching an effective, tolerated dose matters: under-titration is a leading reason for poor real-world results. Not everyone needs the maximum dose.
Proactive side-effect management
Gastrointestinal effects (nausea, constipation) are usually mild to moderate and transient. We manage them with smaller, low-fat meals, hydration, slow titration, and the option to hold a dose. We educate on warning signs: severe or persistent abdominal pain is evaluated promptly (possible pancreatitis), and we refer out when something is beyond our scope.
Protecting muscle while you lose fat
Some of the weight lost on any GLP-1 can be lean mass. That is why we recommend a protein target of at least 1.2 grams per kilogram per day, spread across meals, plus resistance training 2 to 3 times per week. Pairing the medication with protein and activity is the best-studied way to preserve muscle.
Common questions
Is everyone a candidate for GLP-1 weight loss?
No. The branded labels indicate a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition. We screen for contraindications, including a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2, pregnancy or breastfeeding, a history of pancreatitis, and other cautions. Dr. Sharma decides whether treatment is appropriate and safe for you.
What labs do you check?
We typically review weight, BMI, blood pressure, a metabolic panel, HbA1c, a lipid panel, and thyroid function at baseline, with a pregnancy test where applicable, and we monitor over time. Labs are tailored to your history and clinical judgment, not a fixed checklist, and this page is educational rather than medical advice.
Who supervises my care?
Dr. Anjmun Sharma, our supervising physician, reviews every treatment plan. Care is delivered to the same standard as an in-person visit, with documented telehealth consent and a good-faith medical evaluation before any prescription. We do not prescribe from a questionnaire alone.
Will I lose muscle on a GLP-1?
Some of the weight lost on any GLP-1 can be lean mass, which is why we emphasize a protein target of at least 1.2 grams per kilogram per day and regular resistance training. Combining the medication with adequate protein and activity is the best-studied way to preserve muscle while losing fat. Individual results vary.