With such a high discontinuation rate30% within three months and 50% within six months, better support is needed to prevent weight regain, manage side effects and psychological challenges, and build lifestyle changes that are needed for long-term success, whether organizations cover GLP-1s or not
When to get tested Request a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) from your healthcare provider if you experience any of the warning signs above
The program will run for 18 months, is open to anyone who doesnt already have GLP-1 coverage under Medicare and who also has a BMI of more than 35, or a BMI of more than 30 with a comorbidity or a BMI of more than 27 plus cardiovascular or metabolic risk
Im not sure if thats the drug or the trial sites encouraging patients, but its great to see this
Chou DK, Krishnamurthy R, Randolph TW, Carpenter JF, Manning MC