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Providers can prescribe it off-label for obesity, but doing so has real practical consequences: insurance almost certainly wont cover it for that purpose, and the dose ceiling is too low to produce the kind of results patients are typically hoping for

Specifically, doses above 200 micrograms daily showed improvements in HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose

If you anticipate needing frequent help, it may take a bit more patience than other programs

Smaller volumes mean less gastric distension and less pressure on the LOS

Collaboration with dietitians, diabetes educators, and pharmacists provides a more comprehensive approach