For procedures like weight loss surgery, there is generally a detailed section laying out exactly what procedures are and are not coverage and what is typically required to qualify for this coverage
Protein helps regulate appetite hormones, supports stable blood sugar, and plays a direct role in increasing GLP-1 production
Dunlop has received research support from Boehringer Ingelheim, Compass Pathways, NIMH, Otsuka, Sage, Usona Institute, and Takeda and has served as a consultant for Biohaven, Cerebral Therapeutics, Myriad Neuroscience, NRx Pharmaceuticals, Otsuka, and Sage
Hypoglycemia risk is low when these medications are used alone but increases when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas
If a GLP-1 is available and appropriate, it can be an effective option to try prior to surgery. Other times, GLP-1s are recommended for people with extremely elevated BMIs to help them lose weight in preparation for weight loss to surgery, which can lead to a safer surgery