By mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone, it helps regulate appetite and food intake, promoting satiety, slowing gastric emptying, and aiding in insulin secretion
CBO expects the above-noted cost per user to go down as more competitors enter the market (though CBO notes that brand prices may not drop if the drugs get better as manufacturers compete on quality as well as price), more generic alternatives appear, more people use AOMs and for longer periods of time, as well as if beneficiaries who were already on AOMs prior to joining Medicare continued their treatment
Length: 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch (6mm to 12.7mm)
And the weight loss curves at 24, 48, and 68 weeks tell fundamentally different stories about what each compound can achieve
This causes food to stay in your stomach longer and slows digestion, aiding in weight loss since you may not feel as hungry
However, like any medication, GLP-1 medications can sometimes cause side effects that may impact individuals' experiences with treatment
