Experts have previously described the drug as a gamechanger, and suggested that for the first time people could achieve through drugs what was only previously possible through weight-loss surgery
That same study noted that taking a GLP-1 was associated with a higher rate of gastrointestinal side effects, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancers, though other studies have not confirmed this
When Medicaid does not cover weight loss shots, these alternatives may be accessible options for your patients
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The pill is touted as a natural way to boost the body's production of GLP-1, a hormone known for regulating appetite and metabolic health
Alternative weight loss interventions include phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion, orlistat, bariatric surgery, or intensive lifestyle modification programs