If tirzepatide is stopped, appetite may increase and weight regain can occur
Patients should understand that medication efficacy is maximized when combined with appropriate dietary modifications, and frequent fast food consumption may limit the clinical benefits they experience from GLP-1 therapy
Employer-sponsored plans have been expanding coverage approximately 45% of large employers now include at least one GLP-1 on their formulary for obesity treatment, up from about 25% in 2023
20 years ago, Danika (AKA Nika) Steward, 39, had gastric bypass surgery and lost 100 pounds, but over the years since, she gained it all back and, after her third child, about 70 pounds more
Not included: blood work or lab tests (some providers may recommend these, but you will need to arrange and pay for them separately), branded medications (Trava only offers compounded versions), and any follow-up with your primary care physician