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Lipedema diagnosis articles

Welcome To Lipedema Insured!

I'm glad you're here!

Nov 15, 2021 •

Is It Hormones or Is It Lipedema?

Take this self-guided symptom checker to help you spot the difference.

Apr 15 •

Is It Time to Rename Lipedema?

Exploring alternative names for this far more complex disease we call "Painful Fat"

Dec 18, 2024 •

Email the CDC to Support a Lipedema Diagnosis Code—Plus, Get a Free Month's Subscription!

I've made it easy by providing a pre-written email, so all you need to do is send it. Your support can make a huge impact!

Sep 29, 2024 •

Ouch! It Hurts When You Press There

How Lipedema is different from regular fat.

Aug 8, 2024 •

How I Self-Diagnosed My Lipedema

And research is working on finding a way to diagnose beyond a clinical assessment.

Apr 20, 2024 •

My Out-of-Pocket Costs From Getting My Lipedema Diagnosis

It was costly! But you can do better than I did. I can show you how.

Dec 6, 2023 •

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