GLP-1s facilitate weight loss by regulating appetite
Cinnamon, for example, can contain high heavy metal concentrations if it's not processed properly, he points out
Private Insurance Coverage is highly variable: Most plans cover for diabetes (Ozempic, Mounjaro) Obesity coverage (Wegovy, Zepbound) is inconsistent Many require BMI 30+ or BMI 27+ with comorbidities Prior authorization almost always required Some plans increased BMI thresholds to 32 or 35 in 2024-2025 Tip: If denied, appeals often succeed with documentation of metabolic dysfunction (elevated fasting glucose, insulin resistance, lipid abnormalities)
This is important for federal budgets because longer life spans impact government spending in a morbid but important way: The longer people live, the longer they utilize Social Security and Medicare the largest drivers of our federal debt
That observation points to a potential inflection in access and affordability that could distinguish Foundayo from semaglutide-based options in the years ahead