Most insurance plans do not cover weight loss, but some may depending on your personal plan and eligibility
You can ask your prescriber whether there is a covered alternative that may be appropriate, or explore other financial assistance programs, such as pharmacy discount cards, non-profit foundations, or manufacturer coupons, if available
Recognising when cravings indicate a more significant issue is important for both treatment success and overall wellbeing
In a parallel study of those on weight loss medicines, researchers compared about 171,000 who were on GLP-1 medications with about 197,000 who were on other weight loss drugs, and found that liraglutide (Saxenda) more than doubled the incidence of delayed gastric emptying, and that semaglutide (Wegovy) increased this side effect by more than a third (39%) compared to non-GLP-1 drugs
Missing doses allows blood glucose levels to rise, potentially leading to hyperglycemic symptoms including increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision
[1] Other safety considerations include risk of gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy complications (particularly with rapid A1c reduction), and hypersensitivity reactions
