Wegovy, Saxenda and Zepbound are approved for weight loss in the following individuals: Adults with an initial BMI of 30, defined as obesity Adults with an initial BMI of 27, defined as overweight, with at least one weight-related comorbid condition Weight-related comorbid conditions include high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease (such as coronary artery disease, heart attack or heart failure), high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, GERD/acid reflux, osteoarthritis, urinary incontinence, etc
No, youll have to have a BMI exceeding 30 and kidney disease, heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension. You could have a BMI of 27, meaning you are overweight (and so, potentially, already on the path to obesity), but you can only secure coverage if you are also prediabetic or have established cardiovascular disease
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It means healthier cardiovascular systems tend to outperform unhealthy cardiovascular systems
