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covered) weight loss drugs because youre allergic to their ingredients, have a contraindication that makes them unsafe for you, or youve already tried them and they didnt work or caused too many side effects Has a BMI of 40 Prior authorization for Zepbound for sleep apnea To get Aetna to cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, your healthcare provider must provide documentation that you are an adult with a: Diagnosis of moderate to severe OSA with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of at least 15 events per hour on either a polysomnogram or home sleep apnea test Current BMI 40 Not sure of your BMI
Instead of sticking to three large meals a day, try eating smaller, balanced meals every 3 to 4 hours to avoid extreme hunger and reactive eating
Practical considerations Because digestion slows, if youre having surgery or anesthesia, your provider may need to adjust or pause the medication
It can also lose lean muscle and bone density along the way
Monthly GLP-1 programs in Wichita start around $324
