glp-1 covered by blue cross blue shield BCBS Michigan obesity coverage update!🚨, Michigan’s largest insurance company said it will begin eliminating coverage of various weight loss drugs next year., The company said it is ending coverage of BC/BS Health Insurance GLP 1

February 12, 2025

According to legal filings and public reports, the severe side effects of Ozempic that were not properly addressed on past warning labels include: Vision loss (caused by NAION, a type of eye stroke) Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., ileus, gastroparesis, and bowel obstructions) Gallbladder problems Pancreatitis Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis Multiple scientific studies have suggested that these side effects, while relatively uncommon, may be more likely to occur if a patient is taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 drug compared to some other common diabetes drugs

Yes, the prescription drug Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used primarily to treat diabetes

This adaptation is normal and expectedit reflects your system learning to tolerate the medication rather than a sign that the drug is failing