Beck M, Handy J, Levander O
Some people prefer to let skin breathe during intense purging phases
This article treats the topic with the clinical dignity it deserves: what is being described, why it can happen, and when to bring it up with a qualified healthcare provider
Medicare covers GLP1s+ only to treat patients with diabetes or patients with obesity if they have diagnosed cardiovascular disease Only 18 states cover anti-obesity medications for Medicaid patients Less than 50% of commercial plans cover GLP1s for obesity, and those that do often impose unreasonable hurdles on coverage Cash pay prices are $1000-$1500/month (without savings cards) Cash pay with savings card is at least $550 for Zepbound and $650 for Wegovy Ive written about the lack of coverage here
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The primary mechanism of action involves binding to GLP-1 receptors on pancreatic beta cells, which stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner