Fortunately, there are options
You will also have the opportunity to learn more about these weight-loss game-changers and how a medical weight-loss plan can help you achieve your goals.
The documentation your insurer typically wants includes a recorded BMI meeting the threshold (30 or above, or 27 with comorbidities), proof of at least one qualifying comorbidity, evidence of previous weight loss attempts (usually 3-6 months of documented lifestyle intervention), current lab work showing relevant metabolic markers, and a letter of medical necessity from your prescribing physician
Semaglutide, known best by the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, is solely a GLP-1
Combining GLP-1 analogues with other weight loss medications may enhance results, and researchers continue to study their long-term efficacy and sustainability
The drug is not approved for use in individuals with type 1 diabetes, as based on how the drug works, it may not be effective in that condition