These medications work by mimicking natural incretin hormones, which slow gastric emptying, enhance insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, and reduce appetite through central nervous system pathways
van Ruiten CC, van der Aart-van der Beek AB, IJzerman RG, Nieuwdorp M, Hoogenberg K, van Raalte DH, et al
I have a patient for whom I did a lap band
According to Medicare.gov, the drugs included from July 1, 2026 are Foundayo tablets, Wegovy injection or tablets, and Zepbound in the KwikPen presentation only, and the prescriber must certify that the medication is being used as part of a lifestyle program focused on diet and exercise
Sounds trivial until you do it for a year