Sarah Ro, medical director of the UNC Physicians Network Weight Management Program, shared she is glad at least some of her employees will be able to afford the medications once again
Insurance plans may cover part of the cost, but for uninsured or underinsured patients, these prices can be prohibitive, PLUS most insurance plans do not cover the costs of these medications for weight loss, despite the overwhelming evidence that supports their use for improving general health and wellness, which would lower the payouts for comorbidities associated with obesity
"I certainly think they are useful and can think of many situations where they decrease risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer as well as the need for bariatric surgery but they are surely not one-size-fits-all and are mostly not first-line therapy." Are all GLP-1s created equal
Electrolyte supplementation with sodium, potassium, and magnesium helps maintain hydration balance when food intake is significantly reduced
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