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Not everyone, however, has a great response to GLP-1 drugs and they can cause unpleasant side effects, like nausea, constipation and diarrhoea
Jardine, R
Common Prior Authorization Criteria BMI documentation: Most states require a documented BMI of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea) Failed lifestyle modification: Typically 3 to 6 months of documented dietary counseling and physical activity recommendations that did not produce adequate weight loss Step therapy: Some states require patients to try and fail less expensive medications (phentermine, orlistat) before approving GLP-1 coverage Provider qualification: Some Medicaid plans require the prescriber to have completed training in obesity medicine
Research on adults losing weight suggests a protein intake of 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kg of body weight per day
Materials and Methods This study adhered to CONSORT guidelines and was approved by the Institutional Review Board at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
