By mimicking the natural GLP-1 hormone, oral semaglutide prompts the pancreas to release insulin when blood sugar levels rise, helping lower blood glucose post-meals without causing dangerous lows

What Medicare Already Covers for Weight Management Even without the GLP-1 Bridge (which doesn't start until July 2026), Medicare already covers several weight management services that many beneficiaries don't know about: Current Medicare Weight Management Benefits Obesity Behavioral Counseling (Part B): If your BMI is 30 or higher, Medicare covers up to 22 intensive behavioral therapy sessions over 12 months with your primary care provider, at no cost to you Medical Nutrition Therapy (Part B): If you have diabetes or kidney disease, Medicare covers nutritional counseling sessions with a registered dietitian Diabetes Self-Management Training: Covers education on managing blood sugar, diet, and exercise Bariatric Surgery (Part A): Medicare covers certain weight loss surgeries if medically necessary These preventive services are often overlooked, but they can be a solid starting point, especially while waiting for GLP-1 coverage to become available

doi: 10.1136/jitc-2020-000552 23 CilloARCardelloCShanFKarapetyanLKunningSSanderCet al
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However, this also means that payers will implement cost controls