This is not about "stopping" time, but about providing the body with the tools it needs to age gracefully
This medication also contributes to improved blood sugar control, reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, and relief from obesity-related conditions such as sleep apnea and joint pain
The states second-largest insurer, Point32Health (which includes Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan) has said it has no plans to change its coverage of GLP-1s, although it, like Blue Cross, has racked up hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, much of it driven by soaring demand for obesity drugs
The published benefit figures include 95 percent for gut support, alongside 95 percent for faster recovery, 85 percent for tissue repair and 80 percent for less inflammation
The most important thing is listening to patients and building rapport, she said