Personal injury lawyers have been dealing with this for years: weight gets weaponized as a shortcut explanation for pain, delayed recovery, or long-term limitations
Meier JJ (2012): GLP-1 receptor agonists for individualized treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
That means your provider may need to submit paperwork and get approval before your prescription is covered, which can sometimes delay access
While medication can help manage certain health conditions, patients must make sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term success
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