And blood pressure, triglycerides, and fasting insulin all improved more with tirzepatide as well
Benefits include: Improved glycemic control Reduced blood pressure Improved lipid profiles Reduced systemic inflammation Improved insulin sensitivity Reduced cardiovascular risk The SELECT trial may ultimately prove to be a turning point in employer health strategy
My embarrassment, however, was softened by the fact that almost everyone else, including physicians, scientific researchers, and influencers, were making the same mistake
While cross-trial comparisons come with important caveats patient populations, trial designs, and dose titrations all differ the overall pattern is clear
Like most health insurers, Blue Cross covers medications when medically necessary for patients with type 2 diabetes, including GLP-1s, but does not cover requests for off-label use