Promising therapeutics include semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy ), an agonist for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor, and tirzepatide (Mounjaro ), a dual agonist for GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors
The answer varies by plan, but many of the major insurance providers are increasingly recognizing semaglutide as essential for effective weight management
Note: Anti-obesity GLP-1 includes Wegovy and Zepbound
I tell people they should be prepared to take the medicine long term, Bessesen said, comparing it with a blood pressure or cholesterol medication
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As discussed earlier, these medications themselves are generally not a disqualifying factor as long as they are prescribed and taken appropriately, and the diabetes is well-controlled