In the news: Semaglutide prescriptions on the rise but insurance coverage still lacking.

By editor | August 23, 2024

In the news: Semaglutide prescriptions on the rise but insurance coverage still lacking.  It’s common knowledge that a class of diabetic medications called semaglutides, most notably Ozempic, have been increasing in popularity for their purported benefit of weight loss. But did you know how popular? A study from the University of Southern California found that semaglutide prescriptions increased…

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PATIENT BLOG ORANGE COUNTY OZEMPIC

By editor | May 19, 2023
Ozempic and other weight loss shots for blog post

The Doubting Doc- Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro…Oh My! Weight Loss FAQ’s Let’s play a short game of Jeopardy… Answer:I need to lose weightI’m overweightI’m obeseI’m fatI’m going to stop eating carbsNo, meatNo, glutenNo, dinnerI’m going to exercise more–at least twice a week Question:What does a typical doctor hear 99 times a day from their patients? Especially post Covid, we are seeing more obesity than ever.…

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