While this may not seem like a huge difference in absolute terms, it resulted in 24% of the prediabetic patients enrolled in this study no longer being classified as prediabetic by the end of the study period
Fan SH, Xiong QF, Wang L, Zhang LH, Shi YW
Coverage decisions often hinge on whether the insurer considers the medication medically necessary for the condition being treated
"These drugs can be foundational treatments for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even heart failure." But access remains the biggest barrier, especially for people who don't meet strict insurance criteria
However, improved energy and metabolic function can support weight management efforts
Short-chain fatty acids play a central role in maintaining gut homeostasis by serving as an energy source for intestinal epithelial cells, strengthening gut barrier integrity, and modulating immune and inflammatory responses [65]