Overall, more time is needed to determine whether or not GLP-1 drugs can be used to control autoimmunity and inflammation in those with or without obesity and how best to utilize the medications for these purposes
If preparing food at home, make sure to eat food fresh, or freeze leftovers immediately in single-use portions
And yet, the many benefits to GLP-1s aside, patients can still struggle with adherence
Interestingly, nearly 89.0% of non-optimally controlled GLP-1RA users received treatment intensification during follow-up, whereas only half of GLP-1RA non-users who did not achieve optimal glycaemic control received intensified therapy
This is especially important for patients on higher doses who have been on therapy for extended periods
Among plans that do cover weight-loss medications, it appears that most plans require prior authorization