Are there specific clinical criteria required for approval (e.g., BMI thresholds, sustained weight requirements, step therapy such as participation in a weight management program)
Absolute contraindications include a personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
Additionally, the exploration of additional indications beyond diabetes, such as obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, represents a significant market expansion possibility
Alcohol disrupts sleep architecture, particularly REM sleep, and poor sleep is associated with increased hunger hormone signaling and reduced satiety hormone signaling
Unsweetened peppermint tea or sugar free mints may offer some relief