Studies of microbiome alterations and GLP-1 release are inconclusive, but may be more impactful when including both prebiotics and probiotics [264]
Moreover, evidence has shown that the AEs associated with both drug classes are largely benign in nature and relatively easy to manage [78]
A GLP-1 pill offers a chance to push that progress even further if we can figure out how to expand access and how to better support patients so they can lose weight in a healthy way
Weight loss improves asthma outcomes through a variety of potential mechanisms that may include lung mechanics, changes in oxidative stress, and reduction of inflammation
BCBS Massachusetts, BCBS Michigan, BCBS Vermont, Independence Blue Cross in Pennsylvania, Blue Cross of Idaho, and Highmark (which operates across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, and Delaware) all implemented restrictions