Thats what I was trying to do all these years, and nothing was helping me actually get there. The cost and side effects to consider Since GLP-1s arent approved to treat BED, people who dont have an FDA-approved comorbidity (like obesity, type 2 diabetes, or obstructive sleep apnea) cant get insurance coverage and have to pay out of pocket (anywhere from a few hundred dollars with manufacturer coupons to over one thousand dollars)
The effects of IV infusion therapy can be noticed relatively quickly
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You can read more about the study here.
GLP-1s are typically injected once a week, although oral versions are now in development