In some people, this may affect the balance of bacteria in the gut
The drug's manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, declined to comment
As of 2023, most adults earning below 200% of the federal poverty level lacked employer-sponsored insurance, leaving out-of-pocket payment as the only option for accessing the medications unless they were a Medicaid user living in a state where the program covered the drugs
We wanted to do something that was helping our patient base but also in a way that is sustainable and a healthy way of losing weight, Young said
Integrative approach typically combines conventional medical strategies (like metabolic assessments and medication management) with therapies such as nutrition counseling, lifestyle modifications, stress management, and behavioral support, focusing on the patients overall health and well-being
Huang HY, Appel LJ, Croft KD, Miller ER, Mori TA, Puddey IB