Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro: Your Go-To Guide for Weight Loss with Meds
Everything you need to know about using Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to shed those extra pounds. We dive into their perks, potential pitfalls, and why you should always have a doc on board.
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss?
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak said people who have lost weight and then gained it again can feel guilt or shame and blame themselves for it.
As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles,
Less than 50% of employers cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss: JPM survey
"Coverage for these weight-loss drugs has significant cost implications for employers, as a previous KFF analysis estimated that almost 50 million adults in employer plans meet the clinical criteria for taking such drugs, which can cost thousands of dollars annually per person," according to a report from Kaiser Family Health (KFF) in October.
Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Driving Weight Loss? – What You Need to Know
"Because most people with obesity have elevated insulin levels, they develop insulin resistance, which contributes to weight gain. Semaglutide (or Ozempic) helps lower the levels of this fat-storing hormone, making it easier for the body to burn fat and lose weight," said Dr. Owens.
Biden wants to cover weight loss meds. RFK Jr. would rather we just eat better.
The Biden administration proposed expanding coverage of weight loss medication to Medicaid and Medicare recipients. RFK Jr. may not be such a fan.
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