Liraglutide (Saxenda) earned FDA approval in 2014 to treat weight loss, but GLP-1s as a class took off with the 2021 approval of semaglutide (Wegovy) for chronic weight management
They are much more likely to cover treatment for a documented medical deficiency or a related condition
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Environmental and Lifestyle Factors External conditions like cold weather, air conditioning, or low physical activity may intensify the sensation of feeling cold
Each patient's situation is unique, and factors such as time since surgery, current weight status, comorbidities, and individual response to the sleeve procedure all influence whether weight loss injections are appropriate