If You Have Type 2 Diabetes Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D, will cover GLP-1 medications that are FDA-approved for diabetes management (like Ozempic, Trulicity, or Mounjaro)
For individuals at high cardiovascular risk, these medications provide an added protective benefit alongside blood sugar management
And so for patients who've had their blood sugar out of control and now it's getting into control, that can cause a shift in their prescription
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By 2024, Ozempic had surpassed Trulicity, also approved for type 2 diabetes (not obesity) to make up the largest share of GLP-1 prescriptions and spending (39% in 2024)
Lixisenatide: A new daily GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes management