The most recent consensus algorithm released by the ADA/EASD lists GLP-1 analogues as a treatment option for consideration as a Tier 2 agent, or less well-validated therapy, in T2DM patients ( FIGURE 1 )
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Many plans are more likely to cover GLP-1 medications when prescribed for FDA approved indications such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk reduction, or obstructive sleep apnea
These are taken daily and designed to deliver similar appetite-regulating effects as the injectable versions
Furthermore, the agency clarified that compounded drugs are not the same as generic drugs, which are FDA-approved