They are significantly higher in price than older, conventional diabetes treatments such as biguanides like metformin as Mounjaro and Ozempic are still on patent and are biologics, which tend to be more expensive given their complexity
In the initial research trials, Saxenda was shown to normalize blood sugar levels in some pre-diabetic subjects
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So I have, um, I have balance boards in my house
Many insurance reviewers look for evidence of "structured lifestyle intervention" rather than vague statements about "trying to eat better." Specific caloric goals, meal plans, and exercise logs demonstrate the level of effort that Anthem expects to see before approving GLP-1 therapy