Because these are daily medications, a single missed dose causes a smaller dip in medication levels compared to missing a weekly injection
Obesity is recognized as a chronic disease that can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions
Several clinical trials have also shown that GLP-1s can reduce an inflammation marker in the bloodbut its still unclear how much of that improvement is the result of weight loss or an independent effect of the drugs
Either way, however, going through that process means getting more experience, more education, and more familiarity with the role of nutritionists in clinical therapies for diabetes and weight loss
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At the 6-month mark, Anthem requires renewal documentation showing that the medication is working