Residence & age requirements: Eligibility may depend on your state of residence and age, according to Lillys program rules
[Medicare] Part D usually covers GLP-1s for Type 2 diabetes, says Supriya Rao, MD, gastroenterologist, director of medical weight loss at Lowell General Hospital, and clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine
The timeline varies depending on starting weight, dosage, nutrition habits, and activity level
The risk of hypoglycaemia with GLP-1 medications is generally low unless they are used in combination with insulin or sulfonylureas
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Generally, physician-prescribed medications for treatment of medical conditions (obesity meeting BMI criteria, particularly with comorbidities) may qualify, though patients should verify eligibility with account administrators and tax professionals