In fact, avoiding heart disease is one of the most important reasons to treat obesity
Skin stretched over years of extra weight does not always snap back, especially as we get older and natural collagen and elastin decline
Retatrutide showed superior improvements in multiple cardiometabolic markers: HbA1c reduction: Up to 2.2% in participants with type 2 diabetes, with 82% achieving target HbA1c below 6.5% Liver fat: More than 85% normalization in those with fatty liver disease Triglycerides: Significant reductions across all dose groups Blood pressure: Both systolic and diastolic improvements correlated with weight loss Waist circumference: Reductions averaging 10+ cm, indicating visceral fat loss The glycemic improvements are particularly notable given that glucagon raises blood sugar
The employer sets the eligible expense rules, and employees submit receipts through the benefits platform
Potential Side Effects and Considerations Semaglutide, like other medications, can have side effects
Starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it helps minimize these side effects