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The study authors said the results show significant reductions in exacerbation burden and reliever use, exposure to inhaled corticosteroids and pneumonia events, irrespective of whether the drugs were being used to treat obesity or type 2 diabetes
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While Medicare Part D plans can cover drugs like Wegovy for patients who have obesity-related conditions like diabetes or to cut cardiovascular risks among patients who are obese (Cubanski and Neuman, 2024), a broader debate is evolving about whether public and private insurers should cover these medications to reduce obesity even if patients are not yet suffering any medical conditions associated with excess weight (Wreschnig, 2024, Ward et al., 2023, Hernandez et al., 2023)
Every patient receives an in-depth evaluation that includes lab work, medical history, and metabolic factors before treatment begins
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