And now, these prescription meds are easier than ever to access thanks to telemedicine providers like Rex MD
GLP-1 therapy has also shown benefit in improving atherothrombosis markers (e.g., inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, clotting in this population
Up until now, the supply has been a challenge. For years in Louisiana, doctors had been banned from treating obesity via telehealth under old state regulations that targeted the prescription of certain stimulants, like the appetite suppressant phentermine, a controlled substance that has the potential for abuse or addiction
Pigment is one path, but it is not the only one
Easier to recover from on GLP-1 drugs: Moderate-intensity resistance training with controlled tempo (3-second eccentric) Lower total volume sessions (8 to 12 working sets) Walking and low-intensity steady-state cardio Mobility and flexibility work Harder to recover from on GLP-1 drugs: High-volume bodybuilding-style sessions (20+ sets) High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Heavy eccentric-focused training (slow negatives, drop sets) Two-a-day training sessions Endurance workouts over 60 minutes at moderate-to-high intensity The common thread: anything that creates significant muscle damage or glycogen depletion will take longer to recover from when calories are restricted
Out-of-pocket costs when coverage is approved When UnitedHealthcare covers a GLP-1 medication, out-of-pocket costs depend on plan tier structure and whether you've met your deductible: Most GLP-1s fall into Tier 4 or Tier 5