Have complex medical histories requiring in-person evaluation: While telehealth consultations can address many health profiles, individuals with complicated medical backgrounds, multiple medications, or conditions that require physical examination may benefit from in-person clinical assessment before starting GLP-1 therapy
To qualify, you need to meet one of the following requirements when starting GLP-1 treatment: A BMI (body mass index) of 35 or higher A BMI between 30 and 34.99, with one or more additional conditions: Diastolic heart failure Uncontrolled high blood pressure/hypertension Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a or higher Prediabetes Previous heart attack or stroke Blocked arteries in arms or legs with symptoms A BMI between 27 and 29.99, with one or more additional conditions: Prediabetes Previous heart attack or stroke Blocked arteries in arms or legs with symptoms Medicare beneficiaries who have sleep apnea, diabetes or fatty liver disease can't access the program, but their Medicare Part D insurance might cover their GLP-1s separately based on those diagnoses
In practical terms, they help many patients feel full sooner, reduce cravings, and make consistent nutrition choices easier to execute
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