Whether your insurance pays for a GLP-1 test depends on your plan and if your doctor says the test is really needed
Treating obesity requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that acknowledges the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors that drive obesity, many of which are outside an individuals control, says Lisa Neff, MD, MS, a board-certified obesity medicine physician and endocrinologist with training in clinical nutrition, and executive director of global medical affairs at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis
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Typically, these medications are introduced at a low dose and gradually increased to help the body adjust and minimise the risk of side effects such as nausea, bloating, and constipation
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Other serious reactions include but arent limited to : Vision changes (may worsen diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetes) Suicidal thoughts or behavior Gallbladder problems Pancreas problems Kidney problems Low blood sugar Wegovy also carries a boxed warning, the FDAs strongest warning for medications that may cause severe or life-threatening side effects