Semaglutide GLP-1 is a once-weekly injectable medication that can aid in managing chronic weight in adults, especially those with obesity or overweight individuals with at least one weight-related comorbidity like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes
However, this slower dose may make it possible for patients to stop taking it completely at some point
This is the first key shift in perspective: GLP-1 medications are system-level metabolic therapies, not simply appetite suppressants
Some patients use extended protocols with physician oversight for complex healing challenges
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The number of beneficiaries eligible for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is unknown, but a previous KFF analysis estimated that close to 14 million Medicare beneficiaries had a diagnosis of overweight or obesity in 2020 (BMI of 25-29.9 and 30 or more, respectively), though applying the specific criteria that determine eligibility for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge would reduce that number