Dont forget to eat: Paradoxically, one side effect of GLP-1s is that you might not feel hungry for long stretches and accidentally end up eating too little [intermountainhealthcare.org]
For example, United Healthcare typically covers the treatment for individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher accompanied by another weight-related condition, with prior authorization support
It is used to treat a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and nerve pain
Side effects are generally similar for both the Wegovy pill and injection and cost is comparable
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