In addition to better blood sugar management, GLP-1 medications often facilitate weight loss and can provide cardiovascular protective benefits for patients with a history of heart disease
Patients should always inform their surgical and anaesthetic teams about their GLP-1 medication use, including the type, dose, and when they last took it
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If you are breastfeeding, newly postpartum, pumping, combo feeding, or starting to wean, you may be hearing about GLP-1 medications everywhere
Insurance coverage varies by plan, insurer, and state
Michigan Weight Loss Institute offers semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) two of the most clinically proven GLP-1 weight loss medications available under the direct supervision of Dr