The safest approach is to avoid heavy drinking and ask your provider what is appropriate for your health history, side effects, medications, and goals
They are wonderful people, and they truly care and want to see you living a healthy and happy life
These financial factors make it vital for interested Medicare enrollees to thoroughly weigh the pros and cons of using the Bridge Program to access these medications
Very low-calorie diets (below 800 kcal per day) should only be undertaken under medical supervision, as they carry risks of nutritional deficiency, gallstone formation, and electrolyte imbalance (NHS)
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/15195.7092
Aetna typically requires prior authorization for weight loss medications, including documentation of BMI, related health conditions, and prior weight loss efforts to determine coverage eligibility for drugs like Zepbound, Wegovy, or Saxenda