For many patients, telehealth is a reasonable starting point
You should also follow a healthy eating pattern, such as a Mediterranean-style diet
Talk to your insurance concierge to guide you through the process of getting your meds covered
Common experiences may include: Nausea Decreased appetite Mild gastrointestinal discomfort Injection site tenderness These side effects are typically temporary and may subside as the body adjusts to the medication
The most common side effects of Wegovy are also GI-related, including nausea , diarrhea, vomiting, constipation , and abdominal pain
Most GLP-1a weight loss and type diabetes medications require a prior authorization (PA) from the insurance provider: FDA-approved weight loss medications: Contrave, Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide) Zepbound (tirzepatide) FDA-approved Diabetes medications: Rybelsis, Victoza (liraglutide), Ozempic (semaglutide), or Mounjaro (tirzepatide) If your insurance company says that they cover FDA-approved diabetes medications, it suggests coverage for patients with type 2 diabetes