And, if you live in Los Angeles (or any major metropolitan city, honestly), seemingly half of everyone you know has or is currently taking one of these medications for their weight loss-boosting effectseven if they swear their leaner frame is exclusively due to "drinking more water and doing pilates." Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were initially developed and approved to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity by helping to regulate blood glucose levels, mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone in the body that regulates digestion, appetite, and blood sugar
This hormone plays several important roles in regulating metabolism, including stimulating insulin release, reducing glucagon secretion, and signaling feelings of fullness to the brain
Comprehensive mechanism coverage is the priority
Colorado Medicaid and Insurance Coverage Colorado Medicaid (called Health First Colorado) does not currently cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss
This page explains coverage rules
If you have PMOS and are trying to conceive, talk with your doctor
