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Some patients worry: "If I lose weight and my BMI drops below 30, will they stop covering Wegovy?" Generally, insurers don't discontinue coverage just because you've lost weight that would defeat the purpose
Comparisons With Other Diabetes Therapies Putting GLP1s in context with other antidiabetic agents offers additional insights: Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are associated with increased fracture risk, especially in women SGLT2 inhibitors have raised concerns in some trials, particularly canagliflozin DPP-4 inhibitors appear largely neutral regarding skeletal effects Against this backdrop, GLP1s may have a neutral or possibly safer profile, though the data are not conclusive
levels below 3.0 mEq/L require urgent intervention due to cardiac arrhythmia risk