I want to move my Ozempic care from my doctor to a telehealth service. Which one?

Good question — the right telehealth option depends on whether you use Ozempic for type 2 diabetes (glycemic control) or for weight management, what state you live in, and whether you want insurance to cover visits/meds. A few reputable telehealth services to consider, with why each might fit:

• PlushCare — primary-care telemedicine with clinicians who commonly manage diabetes and GLP‑1 prescriptions; accepts many commercial insurances and can order labs and specialist referrals if needed. Good if you want continuity of medical care with insurance coverage.

• Carbon Health — hybrid model (telehealth + walk‑in clinics) that can manage chronic conditions and lab monitoring in‑person when required. Good if you want easy access to same‑day testing and follow‑up.

• One Medical — membership primary care with telehealth + in‑person clinics and care teams; they manage chronic meds and coordinate labs/specialists. Good if you prefer a higher-touch, continuity primary-care relationship and in‑network benefits with some employers/insurers.

• Calibrate — a subscription program focused on metabolic health/weight loss that pairs medicine (including GLP‑1s when appropriate) with coaching and structured lab monitoring. Good if your goal is weight management and you want an integrated coaching program.

• Hims/Hers (Hers for women) — direct-to-consumer telehealth programs that now offer GLP‑1 options for weight loss and accessible virtual follow‑up. Good if you want a lower‑friction, consumer‑oriented option for weight-management prescriptions (note: coverage and monitoring can be more limited).

Before you switch:

• Tell the new telehealth provider you’re an existing Ozempic user and ask what documentation they need (recent labs, A1c, dosing history). Some services will require an initial evaluation and may not continue prescriptions without records.
• Confirm they can do or arrange necessary labs and monitoring (A1c, kidney function, etc.) if you have diabetes.
• Check whether they prescribe Ozempic specifically vs. alternative GLP‑1s (Wegovy, generics, tirzepatide) and how they handle prior authorizations or manufacturer coupons.
• Verify availability in your state and whether your insurance will cover visits or the medication.

If you tell me: (1) whether you’re using Ozempic for diabetes or weight loss, (2) your state, and (3) whether you want to use insurance, I can narrow this to the best single option and give next steps for transferring care.