Liver enzymes matter most here: Standard lab ranges go up to 40 U/L for ALT, but optimal is below 25
If the plan denies the request but has other similar medications on its formulary, you can have a discussion with your doctor about whether one of the covered drugs might work for you
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By the time I had the courage to talk to my doctor about starting on Ozempic, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes