Step therapy: Providing proof that youve tried metformin or other glucose-lowering medications without effectively controlling your blood sugar levels
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are not recommended for individuals with a history of: Medullary thyroid carcinoma (or a family history of it) Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Pancreatitis or gallbladder disease Severe gastrointestinal disorders FuturHealth clinicians screen all patients for these risk factors during the onboarding process
Sep 2023;112(9):1143-1163
Results Participants and baseline characteristics A total of 53 patients were referred and assessed for eligibility between August/September 2021 and October 2023
4.4 out of 5 from our clinical evaluation framework, reflecting brand-name medication access, dietitian support, and the institutional backing of Cigna/Evernorth, though its 1.5-star Trustpilot rating across 12,000+ reviews and F BBB grade are serious trust concerns
and after a year of trying to lose weight i ended up gaining instead