GLP-1 Medications and Chronic Inflammation: Could Reducing Inflammation Be the Key to Better Health?

GLP-1 Medications and Chronic Inflammation: Could Reducing Inflammation Be the Key to Better Health?

Why Are GLP-1 Medications Helping So Many Different Medical Conditions? For years, GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy®, Ozempic®) and tirzepatide (Zepbound®, Mounjaro®) were viewed primarily as weight-loss or diabetes medications. Today, researchers are...
Can I Get the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program If I Already Take Ozempic® for Type 2 Diabetes?

Can I Get the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program If I Already Take Ozempic® for Type 2 Diabetes?

The short answer is generally no. If you already receive coverage for a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic® through your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan for Type 2 diabetes, you generally cannot switch to the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program. The Bridge Program was...