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The study found that patients prescribed semaglutide drugs had a statistically elevated risk of developing NAION compared to patients taking other diabetes or weight-loss medications

"When you have millions of people taking them, that one per cent starts becoming a relatively big number," he said

It works in a similar way to the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which is released after eating and is involved in: appetite regulation feelings of fullness insulin release blood-glucose regulation the movement of food through the stomach By activating GLP-1 receptors, semaglutide can reduce hunger, increase satiety and help people feel satisfied after eating smaller portions

If you already get a GLP-1 through Part D for an approved use, you generally stay on that coverage rather than moving the same drug to the Bridge