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Here are answers to some common questions about bariatric surgery and weight loss drugs that can help you decide

Clinical trials consistently demonstrate that patients using Ozempic achieve greater weight loss outcomes compared to those relying solely on lifestyle modifications or other weight-loss medications

However, many insurance companies do not cover weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound when used solely for weight reduction

Encouragingly, ongoing trials, such as EVOKE and EVOKE+, are already exploring this potential for early Alzheimer's disease

I will always choose semaglutide [Ozempic] for weight loss over dulaglutide [Trulicity], if access and cost are equal, Dr