Reduce hot peppers, strong spices, and acidic tomato-based sauces if you experience discomfort
In some cases, adjusting the dosage or discontinuing the medication may be necessary
Medicare historically limited GLP-1 coverage to diabetes and cardiovascular indications, explicitly excluding obesity treatments ( [21] )
Having access to labs within the same facility speeds up the process and gives providers more control over your treatment timeline
If a medication is to be administered via the intrathecal/epidural route, only preservative-free diluents (such as sterile saline or sterile water) are appropriate
While that may be the case for some people, most people will find that using the medications long-term is more supportive of their goals, says Sarah Stombaugh, MD , a family medicine physician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine