For the first time ever, Medicare will cover medications for weight loss, through a new program launched this month
Preclinical studies suggest potential roles in soft-tissue repair, gut barrier support, angiogenesis, and neuroprotection
Other weight loss medications may work with a dual mechanism, mimicking two natural hormones and helping to manage appetite in addition to increasing insulin sensitivity
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