GLP1 and GLP1-GIP Injections

Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) are incretin hormones that are normally secreted from the intestines when you eat in order to stimulate secretion of insulin from the pancreas. These important hormones also play a role in appetite and satiety to drown out the dreaded "food noise" in the brain that makes us want to eat. 

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Medications like the brand name Ozempic and Mounjaro have active ingredients such as semaglutide and trizepatide. Unfortunately, most insurance companies will not cover these medications. With the use of compounding pharmacies increasing the access to these drugs for people with obesity.