7 GLP1 is not currently covered under Part D for weight loss, and such excess growth of GLP utilization over diabetic use growth may reflect off-label prescribing, expanded use following new indications or broader prescribing patterns across eligible populations
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Filingeri noted that this research study was designed to further examine changes in weight, body fat mass, and muscle mass in patients taking incretin medications. We found that, under close supervision and regular follow-up from an obesity medicine specialist, patients were able to lose fat mass with only a minimal decline in muscle mass. Alexandra Filingeri, DCN, RCN Filingeri pointed out that the results of this study cannot be generalized to patients receiving medication via telemedicine without routine body composition analysis, nor can they be generalized to in-person visits without utilizing body composition analysis
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