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These medications work by mimicking the action of naturally occurring incretin hormones, which enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, slows gastric emptying, and promotes satiety through central nervous system pathways

About 50,000 of Blue Crosss 3 million members were taking GLP-1s as of Jan

Pharmaceutical companies originally built them for type 2 diabetes

Medications require eligibility and prescription

The 120 mg dose is licensed for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28 or above if you also have a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or raised cholesterol