fda and tirzepatide approval for Zepbound (tirzepatide) injection, the first only obesity treatment of its kind that activates both GIP and GLP-1 hormone receptors - Eli Lilly The FDA says the Zepbound

Since it is a non-peptide molecule, it should be significantly less expensive to produce, hopefully making it much more affordable than all of the current weight-loss drugs based on peptide molecules

Some Anthem plans cover Zepbound under its sleep apnea indication even if they exclude weight loss medications

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While these medications do not directly treat sleep apnea, they target one of its root causes, obesity

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This might include: Eating smaller meals to help your body adjust to slower digestion Drinking more water to help prevent dehydration Getting more fiber in your diet to help with constipation Taking an anti-nausea medication to help with vomiting or queasiness Avoiding certain foods , such as rich, greasy, or sugary foods, that can worsen digestive side effects Rare but serious side effects and warnings These drugs may also come with some rare but serious side effects, including: Diabetic retinopathy complications in people with type 2 diabetes