Obesity causes organ dysfunction via several pathophysiological mechanisms, ranging from the physical impact of increased adipose tissue mass, the presence of ectopic fat within tissues and organs, metabolic effects, inflammatory mechanisms, and psychological consequences [4,5]
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However, many insurance plans still exclude weight-loss drugs entirely, even if they are FDA-approved
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