"The main way GLP-1 medications work for weight loss is at the gut to make you feel full and at the brain to make you less hungry," says Carolynn Francavilla, M.D., MFOMA, DABOM
Now anyone who is obese as defined by body mass index (BMI) or who is overweight per BMI and has at least one weight-related health condition is eligible for a GLP-1 prescription
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They also can eat dried fruit, which has a laxative property
Obesity is increasingly recognized as a chronic disease, and some legal experts warn that excluding coverage for obesity treatment while covering other chronic conditions could expose employers to litigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act or state anti-discrimination laws
The actions of the hormone (and the medication) can help to improve blood sugar (stimulates insulin secretion), stop glucagon action (blocks stored sugar from going into the bloodstream), reduce blood sugar spikes (slows digestion/stomach emptying), and lead to eating less (promotes satiety)