glp 1 medications names GLP-1 for Weight Loss Indications for GLP-1/GIP RA Summary
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Monitor blood sugars closely after initiation and adjust medications as needed
Most are herbal, caffeine-based, or contain vague metabolic peptides with no peer-reviewed evidence
doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01302-8 Wharton S, Blevins T, Engberg S, et al
Overall, when added to metformin therapy, sitagliptin significantly lowered 24-hour weighted mean glucose, thereby improving 24-hour glycemic control
Due to their cost, however, coverage of GLP-1s for obesity treatment in Medicaid, ACA Marketplace plans, and most large employer firms remains limited, and GLP-1 coverage in Medicare for treatment of obesity is prohibited under current law
McCrimmon RJ, Catarig AM, Frias JP, et al
