Consider researching: What the common side effects are and how long they typically last What the long-term considerations like cost, sustainability, and lifestyle adjustments are The documentation below helps justify the need for GLP-1 therapy and can strengthen your case for insurance coverage if applicable
5 But again, youll want to check with your health plan to see if the medication is on the formulary
Our review was based on a systematic PubMed search of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), observational studies, systematic reviews/meta-analyses, literature reviews, and case reports, published up to 2022, evaluating the combined treatment with a GLP-1RA and a SGLT2i in T2DM or prediabetes
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly launched Mounjaro in 2022, and Zepbound in 2023
Reducing the dose by 25-50% every two to four weeks over six to eight weeks eases the transition
Results are not guaranteed