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Not directly, but the mechanisms of GLP-1 therapy, including slowed gastric emptying and significantly reduced food intake, create conditions that increase B12 deficiency risk over time

The medication is initiated at 2.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks, then increased by 2.5 mg increments at 4-week intervals as tolerated, with typical maintenance doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg

The only billable component for home-use patients is the drug itself, billed through the pharmacy benefit rather than the medical benefit

Ensure adequate protein intake and include iron-rich foods or vitamin D sources if levels are low

This could be to produce another hormone or suppress appetite

At InjectCo, weight loss treatment begins with a physician evaluation