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Key insights from The Atlantic: 14 million adults on Medicaid suffer from obesity, but only 13 states currently cover GLP-1s for weight management These drugs reduce weight by 15-20% and show benefits for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver/kidney disease, and even substance abuse Budget fears may be overblown: with Medicaid negotiation power and falling prices, costs could be offset by 27%+ through reduced healthcare spending At projected Medicaid prices (~$235/month), covering 10% of eligible patients would increase Medicaid spending by just 0.4% For communities like zip code 78207 facing a diabetes crisis, this isnt just about weight lossits about access to life-saving medication that could add 3-4 years to life expectancy while reducing complications from multiple chronic conditions
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Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, is often used to improve sleep patterns in individuals with ASD
It seems as research continues to unfold, the conversation around GLPs is becoming less about aesthetics and more about long-term health, resilience, and quality of life, and I AM HERE FOR IT!