The documentation your insurer typically wants includes a recorded BMI meeting the threshold (30 or above, or 27 with comorbidities), proof of at least one qualifying comorbidity, evidence of previous weight loss attempts (usually 3-6 months of documented lifestyle intervention), current lab work showing relevant metabolic markers, and a letter of medical necessity from your prescribing physician
If you need more protein later, add a second mini shake or mix protein into something you already tolerate, like yogurt or oatmeal
Many report that being on GLP-1 drugs reduces their level of food noise. With fewer intrusive thoughts about food, its easier to make balanced choices
Prior authorization is a process where your provider submits clinical evidence to your insurance company requesting approval before treatment begins
By intramuscular injection in the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency: As an initial treatment: one ampoule per day or three times a week, by intramuscular injection, i.e
This is because the medication is typically started at a lower dose and increased slowly over several weeks