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Aronne, who is also an internist specializing in diabetes and obesity at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

GLP-1 Medications Pros: Non-surgical Effective weight loss for many patients May improve blood sugar levels Cons: Often require lifelong use Can cost $900$1,500 per month Weight regain is common after stopping Long-term effects are still being studied Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery procedures such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass offer a different approach

Ashley Haddad -- Porteous Hainkel & Johnson LLP -- Committee Member Ashley Giambelluca Haddad joined the New Orleans office of Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson LLP as an associate in 2017

Beginners should start at 5 mg once per week and assess tolerance for two weeks before increasing

Anthem coverage overview for Wegovy Many Anthem insurance plans do cover Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight management, but it depends on your specific plan and medical eligibility