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About one-third of the firms that cover GLP-1 agonists for weight loss require enrollees to consult with a dietitian, case manager or therapist 3

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The lipid-lowering effects of GLP-1 medications appear to be mediated through several mechanisms: Weight loss : Reduction in body weight and visceral adiposity improves insulin sensitivity and hepatic lipid metabolism Improved glycemic control : Better glucose regulation reduces hepatic very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) production Potential hepatic effects : Some evidence suggests GLP-1 signaling may influence lipid metabolism, though human data are limited Reduced postprandial lipemia : Delayed gastric emptying decreases triglyceride excursions after meals It is important to note that GLP-1 receptor agonists should not be considered primary lipid-lowering agents

For the beneficiary to qualify, a provider must submit a prior authorization request to the program that attests the beneficiary is prescribed the requested drug to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction in combination with current and ongoing lifestyle modification including structured nutrition and physical activity consistent with the applicable FDA approved label, and the beneficiary is at least 18 years of age with a BMI greater than or equal to 35. For beneficiaries with underlying medical conditions, the BMI threshold is lowered to 30 or 25 based on the diagnosis

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Glucose infusion rates (GIRs, Figure 1A) and glucose disposal rates (GDRs, Figure 1B) were indistinguishable between Dpp4 / mice and their WT littermate controls