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Originally developed to help patients manage type 2 diabetes, semaglutide gained widespread attention when studies showed it could help individuals lose a significant amount of weight by reducing hunger, slowing gastric emptying, and helping people feel full for longer periods
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Your provider must document eligibility criteria such as BMI, previous treatment attempts, and medical necessity before Aetna approves coverage for GLP-1 medications
Patients should seek immediate evaluation for symptoms such as difficulty breathing, facial or throat swelling, widespread rash, or significant skin changes that go beyond a typical injection site reaction