Employers should keep in mind that indication-based coverage decisions (such as covering GLP-1 drugs for diabetes treatment but not for treatment of obesity or other conditions, such as addiction) can potentially raise concerns under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ACA, HIPAAs nondiscrimination requirements, or the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, among other laws
Prior pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems, diabetic retinopathy, significant gastrointestinal symptoms, and use of insulin or sulfonylureas may require closer risk assessment rather than automatic exclusion
6 Given the reduced appetite and potential for muscle loss, protein needs are generally higher for individuals on GLP-1 therapy compared to standard recommendations
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