Weight Loss While weight loss is often a desired effect of GLP-1 drugs, it can sometimes be excessive or rapid, leading to: Nutritional deficiencies Gallstones Muscle loss Monitoring weight and nutritional intake is important to ensure that weight loss remains within healthy limits
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Under the Medicaid system, individual states are allowed to decide whether to cover GLP-1 drugs, which include Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Saxenda (liraglutide), the KFF report noted
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The GLP-1 receptor exists in multiple tissues, including immune cells, and theoretical concerns exist about GLP-1 medications potentially modulating immune responses