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In North Carolina, the state employee health plan initiated coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss purposes in 2015
Ipamorelin benefits include favorable side effect profile
While these mechanisms contribute to weight loss success, they can also result in gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea, constipation, and, importantly, diarrhea
In addition, a composite endpoint comprised of participants who achieved an HbA1C level 6.5% and weight loss of at least 10%, was assessed
Some patients benefit from repeating labs (fasting glucose, lipid panel) 4-6 weeks after full discontinuation to confirm metabolic stability