Yet men also felt more stigma, with 60% reporting fear around being judged or shamed for taking a GLP-1 medication versus 35% of women

The PA criteria differ by diagnosis: For Type 2 diabetes indication: Documented Type 2 diabetes diagnosis (A1C 6.5% or fasting glucose 126 mg/dL) BMI 27 kg/m (this requirement appears in most UnitedHealthcare medical policies even for diabetes, though not an FDA requirement) Trial and failure of metformin for at least 90 days, unless contraindicated Trial and failure of at least one other oral diabetes medication (sulfonylurea, DPP-4 inhibitor, or SGLT2 inhibitor) for 90 days A1C remains 7.0% despite conventional therapy For obesity indication (when covered): BMI 30 kg/m, or BMI 27 kg/m with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease) Documented weight-loss attempts with behavioral modification and diet for at least 6 months No contraindications (personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2) Prescriber must be MD, DO, NP, or PA (some plans require endocrinologist or bariatric specialist) The PA approval timeline is 3 to 7 business days for standard requests, 24 hours for urgent requests

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