tirzepatide nejm SURMOUNT-1 (NEJM 2022) tested — a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist — in 2,539 adults with obesity and achieved up to 20.9% mean weight loss at the highest dose. 57% of participants Weight Regain after Stopping Obesity

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Most policies restrict GLP-1 medications to diabetes treatment only, leaving millions of Americans to self-fund their therapy

However, most GLP-1s for weight loss are not fully covered unless they are prescribed for diabetes

Semaglutide Induces Weight Loss in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Regardless of Baseline BMI or Gastrointestinal Adverse Events in the SUSTAIN 1 to 5 Trials

GLP-1 medications inherently cause nausea in many patients, particularly during initiation or dose escalation

Wegovy Indications and Usage Wegovy (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in: Adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 (obesity) or 27 kg/m 2 (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related comorbid condition (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia) Pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with an initial BMI at the 95 th percentile or greater standardized for age and sex (obesity) Limitations of Use Wegovy contains semaglutide and should not be coadministered with other semaglutide-containing products or with any GLP-1 receptor agonist The safety and effectiveness of Wegovy in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal preparations, have not been established Wegovy has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis Important Safety Information Contraindications Wegovy is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2, and in patients with a prior serious hypersensitivity reaction to semaglutide or to any of the excipients in Wegovy