However, any clinical benefit of these techniques remains unknown
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You may be a candidate if: BMI 30+ (obese), OR BMI 27+ with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea Diet and exercise alone haven't worked Who should not use GLP-1 medications: History of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 syndrome Pregnant or breastfeeding History of severe pancreatitis We'll confirm your eligibility during your consultation
In the meantime, patients should consult their healthcare providers to weigh the benefits and risks before starting GLP-1 medications
Energy and mood improvements can appear within days for some people, while others notice changes after several weeks
Medicare's new Bridge demonstration program sidesteps that law to cover the drugs for obesity at least temporarily for more beneficiaries, including those who are overweight with conditions like prediabetes or uncontrolled hypertension