S1 Ep188: Weight Loss Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy: What you NEED to Know
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Ozempic, Semeglutide, Wegovy, Monjouro, what are doctor's are sharing today about what qualifies a patient for insurance coverage treatment. Weight loss with an injection is all the craze, but does it works. Today, we will discuss what makes a patient a good candidate for treatment and why a brand medication is available compounded because their is a short supply of the brand medication.
Patients should have a discussion with their doctor and its recommended a panel of laboratories be drawn to see if you are a good candidate for this type of medication.
Common labs that are drawn are chemistry panel, glucose, HgA1c t begin consideration for this medication. At the time of the recording, most insurances were covering patients at an elevated HgA1C, after the time of recording HgA1c parameters moved up to 6.5.
If you or a loved one has elevated blood sugars and is suffering from being overweight.
Find out if you are candidate for these life changing medications.
We hope today's episode provides food for thought on weight loss and the prescription medications that are used on and off label, named Ozempic, Wegovy,and Monjouro. If you should have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 281-265-6565 or email us at info@everydayhealthhacker.com.
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Patients should have a discussion with their doctor and its recommended a panel of laboratories be drawn to see if you are a good candidate for this type of medication.
Common labs that are drawn are chemistry panel, glucose, HgA1c t begin consideration for this medication. At the time of the recording, most insurances were covering patients at an elevated HgA1C, after the time of recording HgA1c parameters moved up to 6.5.
If you or a loved one has elevated blood sugars and is suffering from being overweight.
Find out if you are candidate for these life changing medications.
We hope today's episode provides food for thought on weight loss and the prescription medications that are used on and off label, named Ozempic, Wegovy,and Monjouro. If you should have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 281-265-6565 or email us at info@everydayhealthhacker.com.
Please comment, like and subscribe on your favorite platform.
For additional information please visit https://everydayhealthhacker.com
visit us on our storefront at https://www.amazon.com/shop/everydayh...
Wishing you a Blessed Week
Follow us on Social Media @everydayhealthhacker and @meridianhealthinstitute
Hosted by Dr. Liza Leal and Natalie Moser
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