Recommended for you
Taper with Dr. Kara
Where you are:
On a GLP-1. No plan to come off.
The risk:
Coverage ends. Stopping cold becomes the default.
The plan
Dr. Kara steps your dose down. Heald supports you.
of the weight lost on semaglutide came back within a year of stopping.
That was the finding of the STEP 1 trial extension, where people stopped the medication after 68 weeks. Average weight loss fell from 17.3% to 5.6%. Coming off deserves a plan, not a drop.
1 in 7 Employers in one survey have dropped GLP-1 weight-loss coverage or plan to by 2027.
Your plan, built from your answers.
Dr. Kara prescribes your tapering protocol. Here’s how each part answers something you told us.
The doctor behind your taper
Experience
22+ Years
Specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
"GLP-1 medications work best when they're paired with real support, not just a prescription. That's the difference we built this program around."
Start to finish
3-5 months, from your first step down
to your graduation review.
In their words
What patients say about coming off with a plan.
Success stories from members who lowered their A1c and reduced their GLP-1 dependence.
You’re ready. Pick how you’d like to do it.
Both plans include the same care from Heald’s clinical team for 3–5 months. The difference is who prescribes your GLP-1 tapering protocol.
Recommended because your doctor hasn’t given you a plan. Dr. Kara builds one with you.
How long does it last?
3–5 months. It ends when your care ends, and Dr. Kara confirms the length at your first review.
How is my step-down schedule set?
Dr. Kara sets your schedule at your first review, based on your current dose and starting labs, and every step after it.
What happens if my weight climbs?
Your weight band has an early warning near the top. If weight climbs, your care team starts the re-entry plan agreed with you in advance.
Is Dr. Kara licensed in my state?
Dr. Kara is licensed in Georgia, so the Dr. Kara plans are for Georgia residents.
Can my own doctor prescribe instead?
Yes. Choose taper with your own doctor. Your doctor prescribes the GLP-1 tapering protocol, and Heald’s clinical team runs the program alongside.
Does the price include the medication?
Yes. Choose taper with your own doctor. Your doctor prescribes the GLP-1 tapering protocol, and Heald’s clinical team runs the program alongside.
Are labs included in the price?
⌄ Labs are done twice, once at the start and once at the end. If you bring your own starting labs, or arrange your final labs yourself, we take $39 off your last month for each, up to $78.
Can I get a CGM?
Yes. Members can add a continuous glucose monitor at a discounted rate, and the Heald app turns the readings into daily food guidance.