State Legislative Landscape in 2025 Despite a significant number of bills in 2023 and 2024 that would have required mandated coverage of GLP-1s in Medicaid, state employee health plans, or for health insurers regulated by the state, only Arkansas, California, Maryland, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Texas have introduced legislation mandating coverage in 2025 to date
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Appetite Suppression Proper Nutrition While GLP-1s work by cutting appetite and delaying digestion, leading to a very low caloric intake , this can have negative implications: Nutrient Deficiencies : Essential nutrients like iron, B12, iodine, omega-3s, and protein may be insufficient, which is especially concerning for women of reproductive age or those trying to conceive
Some studies suggest that these drugs may interact with brain pathways related to pleasure and reward, potentially explaining their impact on addictive behaviors
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