18%, 25% or even 100% increases
It plays several important roles in metabolic health, including signalling to your brain that you're full, slowing down how quickly food leaves your stomach, and helping your pancreas release the right amount of insulin to manage blood sugar levels
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a class of medications developed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus
These developments highlight how the industry is moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, exploring multiple pathways to tackle obesity and metabolic diseases
The number of beneficiaries eligible for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is unknown, but a previous KFF analysis estimated that close to 14 million Medicare beneficiaries had a diagnosis of overweight or obesity in 2020 (BMI of 25-29.9 and 30 or more, respectively), though applying the specific criteria that determine eligibility for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge would reduce that number