PCOS is not an FDA-approved indication for GLP-1 therapies and BCBSKS does not cover for non-FDA approved indications
And while there are two- and three-bottle bulk purchasing options, the associated savings here are significantly lower than those of Double Wood (10-15% versus 24-28%)
While GLP-1 agonists were already on the map before, as they became popular for their effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes and significantly promoting weight loss in obesity, their inclusion in the WHO essential medicines list clears the path towards equitable access
However, studies involving Sst gene knockout mice have cast doubt on the functional importance of SST-producing cells, as these mice display normal growth curves, resting normoglycemia and insulin sensitivity compared with age-matched wild-type mice 7, 11,14
Long-Term Outlook: Sustainability and Maintenance Thinking beyond initial weight loss to long-term sustainability shapes realistic expectations and treatment planning