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Check the prior authorization form (available on CVS Caremark provider portal or request from your prescriber)

DPP4 Inhibition A well-established family of oral hypoglycemic medications for the treatment of T2DM is gliptins, a kind of DPP4 inhibitor (Figure 1)

They do not replace arthritis medications like DMARDs or biologics, but can be used, with caution, in conjunction with them, only under medical supervision

Do not over-tighten

Discontinuing GLP-1 therapy sacrifices the metabolic, cardiovascular, and weight management benefits without meaningfully shortening the shedding timeline

Here, well delve into the intricacies of maintaining GLP-1 medications, set expectations on how long patients should stay on GLP-1 medications, and offer insights into the best practices for patients looking to stop their GLP-1 journey