Most Illinois Medicaid plans (including HealthChoice Illinois) do not cover medications solely for weight loss purposes
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If no drop appears, repeat the flow check or try a new needle
Because oral semaglutide has a lower bioavailability (absorption into the bloodstream) than an injection, the switch must be done more cautiously to minimise the risk of side effects Meanwhile, the Wegovy pill is a once-daily tablet that is swallowed whole on an empty stomach after at least 8 hours of fasting
Similarly, tapering off the medication can help reduce sudden physiological changes, such as blood sugar level spikes
Semaglutide injections, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, were originally approved only for treating diabetic patients