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Many are in the dark about whether they can refill their prescriptions or how long they have until they need to make alternative medication plans, and they fear a future where they cannot access the drug

Recent studies show that GLP- 1 function is impaired in people with T2DM, although GLP- 1 secretion is preserved

It reduces hunger, slows stomach emptying, improves fullness, and helps balance blood sugar levels

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This not only indicates that oral semaglutide has similar efficacy in the treatment of obesity compared to the injectable form but also that its oral route of administration may help overcome psychological barriers to injection therapy for some patients, thus improving compliance and acceptance

To use the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge benefit, patients generally need to meet all of the following: Be enrolled in Medicare Part D (a standalone prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage) Be at least 18 years old AND meet one of three BMI-based eligibility tiers (more restrictive than the general FDA label): Tier 1: BMI of 35 or higher (no additional conditions required), or Tier 2: BMI of 30 or higher WITH heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, OR uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure above 140 mm Hg or diastolic above 90 mm Hg despite treatment with two antihypertensive medications), OR chronic kidney disease stage 3a or above, or Tier 3: BMI of 27 or higher WITH prediabetes (per American Diabetes Association guidelines), previous myocardial infarction, previous stroke, or symptomatic peripheral artery disease Be using the medication in combination with current and ongoing lifestyle modification including structured nutrition and physical activity Have a prescription from a qualified prescriber (any licensed clinician with prescribing authority can prescribe