States Offering Partial GLP-1 Coverage for Obesity: Another 22 states, including Texas, Arizona, and Washington, offer partial coverage for obesity-specific GLP-1s
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Saunders says they should never be prescribed in the absence of a comprehensive evaluation, lifestyle management, and tons of ongoing education and support. Patients in the SURMOUNT-OSA clinical trial received regular lifestyle counseling sessions focused on maintaining healthy nutrition while following a 500 calorie per day deficit and at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week
According to FDA guidance, GLP-1 medications are not recommended for people who have: Pregnancy, because safety data are limited and pregnancy requires appropriate weight gain and nutrient storage A prior history of pancreatitis, due to a risk of triggering inflammation of the pancreas A history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), a rare genetic condition linked to thyroid cancer in animal studies A clinician will review your medical history carefully to determine whether these medications are appropriate for you
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