However, due to their clear outcome definitions, high volume, and statistical analysis, the overall certainty of this effect is high
In another exploratory analysis of SURPASS-3 MRI, comparing SURPASS-3 participants with sex- and body mass index-matched virtual control groups, treatment with tirzepatide was related to reduced liver fat content and VAT, but abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue increased at week 52 among participants from the SURPASS-3 MRI substudy [89]
Even so, he said, combined with a planned $50 monthly Medicare copay for some GLP-1s that would cover many but not all Medicare beneficiaries with obesity, and possible Medicaid coverage, the deal "is a great step in the right direction to allow patients to get the care they need." Medicare, a federal program for people 65 and over and younger people with certain disabilities, currently does not cover GLP-1s for weight loss, nor does Medicaid in most states, including New York
GLP-1 stands for glucagon like peptide1, a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar
If the goal is strictly to improve deep sleep and support general longevity with a long-standing clinical track record, Sermorelin is often the most logical starting point