It's pretty wild that so many people are just stopping taking Ozempic due to the cost, you feel? I mean, 25 pounds lost is a big deal, especially at Mary Bucklew's age. And it's not just the cost - muscle loss and gastrointestinal side effects can be super scary. I've seen some of these stories online where older adults are having to deal with dehydration and electrolyte imbalances because they're not taking their meds anymore.
It's also interesting that Medicare is now capping out-of-pocket payments, which might help make things more affordable for people who want to take Ozempic. But at the same time, I can see why Ezekiel Emanuel would say "a large part of it is money". We need better support and guidance for older adults taking weight loss medications - not just financial help.
I'm curious about what will happen if Medicare does amend its regulations to cover more weight loss meds. Will that make a big difference in people's ability to take the meds they need? I think we need more research on the long-term effects of these medications, too. We can't just assume it's okay for older adults to be taking them without thinking about the potential risks and benefits.
It's also interesting that Medicare is now capping out-of-pocket payments, which might help make things more affordable for people who want to take Ozempic. But at the same time, I can see why Ezekiel Emanuel would say "a large part of it is money". We need better support and guidance for older adults taking weight loss medications - not just financial help.
I'm curious about what will happen if Medicare does amend its regulations to cover more weight loss meds. Will that make a big difference in people's ability to take the meds they need? I think we need more research on the long-term effects of these medications, too. We can't just assume it's okay for older adults to be taking them without thinking about the potential risks and benefits.