As a result, coverage of GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity remains optional for states, while coverage is required for drugs approved for the treatment of diabetes and, since March 2024 and December 2024, for the treatment of cardiovascular disease (Wegovy) and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity (Zepbound), respectively (Table 1)
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Medicare, VA) do not qualify
This should be combined with other approaches for sustained weight management and metabolic health
There is no comparable level of evidence for other autoimmune conditions at this time
Each patient underwent baseline laboratory testing, including a standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) following a 12 h fast, with measurements of both glucose and insulin levels