We offer solutions without need for surgery, except in the worst case scenarios
Documents to bring: Insurance card and any pre-authorization reference numbers Most recent lab results (within 3 months: fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, liver enzymes, thyroid function) List of all current medications with dosages Written weight history with dates, methods tried, and outcomes Documentation of any weight-related diagnoses (hypertension, prediabetes, sleep apnea, PCOS, etc.) Printed list of questions (from the section above) Numbers to know: Your current BMI (calculate beforehand) Your highest adult weight and the date Your target weight or goal BMI range Duration of your most recent lifestyle intervention Relevant lab values (A1c, fasting glucose, blood pressure trend) Phrases to remember: "I would like to discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists as part of a comprehensive treatment plan" "My BMI is [number], and I have [comorbidity]
While the medication has proven effective for many, it is not a magic bullet
Some insurance plans cover Wegovy for weight loss, while others only cover it for cardiovascular risk reduction or liver disease treatment
Without Vitamin C, your body cannot "cross-link" the amino acids into stable collagen fibers
GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide) work by mimicking a natural hormone that regulates blood glucose and appetite