Many Texas insurers cover Ozempic for diabetes management but not for weight loss alone
2 Left untreated, MASH can progress to serious and even fatal outcomes, such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, and the need for liver transplant 3 Additionally, Novo Nordisk's application for Wegovy (semaglutide) injection 2.4 mg for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) was recently accepted by FDA and granted Priority Review PLAINSBORO, N.J., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results from part 1 of the ongoing phase 3 ESSENCE trial which investigated the effects of once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide 2.4 mg on liver histology compared to placebo at 72 weeks in adults with MASH and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (stage 2 or 3)
Monitoring, Drug Interactions, and When to Pause or Stop Therapy Safe long-term semaglutide use requires regular provider check-ins, baseline and periodic labs (pancreatitis markers, thyroid, kidney function), and honest symptom reporting
The program includes strategies for maintaining weight loss after reaching initial goals
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