Caution is needed with a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal conditions such as gastroparesis, diabetic retinopathy, or certain other medications, including insulin and sulfonylureas
Weightloss medications are prescriptiononly and are typically considered for adults with: BMI of 30 or higher, or BMI of 27 or higher combined with a weightrelated condition (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or sleep apnea) Most weightloss drugs should be used alongside lifestyle modifications, not as a standalone strategy
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12 Medicaid requirements are typically stricter than commercial plans (BMI 35-40 vs 30), and coverage can change mid-year
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