Protein intake can support muscle preservation, with experts recommending 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight
It is approved for treating hyperglycemia in patients with T2DM in many countries (105, 106)
The momentum has only accelerated, contributing to the rising cost of treating diabetes
Some GLP-1 medications are taken as weekly injections, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Bydureon, and Zepbound
Together, these effects may lead to weight loss and reductions in body fat
Barreling into March 2025 and as states start to pull together their own budgets, Colorado is not the only state considering pulling back or in some way limiting their coverage either through state employee health plans or in Medicaid of GLP-1s for treating obesity