This blog dives into Semaglutide: how it works, its potential benefits and drawbacks, and where it fits into a weight loss plan
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Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 medication that helps regulate blood sugar, slow down digestion, and reduce appetite
Medicare Part D already covers GLP-1 drugs for use in diabetes patients, and spending on the drug class has catapulted in recent years from $57 million in 2018 to $5.7 billion in 2022, according to an analysis from health policy research firm KFF
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