In the early 21st century, the Danish company Novo Nordisk successfully developed Liraglutide, a peptide drug with 97% homology to human GLP-1
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The medication's appetite-suppressing effects can sometimes lead to insufficient protein intake or micronutrient deficiencies if food choices are not carefully considered
Medicare Part D does not cover medications prescribed solely for weight loss, although coverage for GLP-1 drugs may expand in 2026