Louisiana enacted legislation in 2024 that directs the state Department of Health to evaluate bariatric surgery, pre-operative psychological screening and counseling, behavior modification, nutritional counseling, and post-operative follow-up, overview, and counseling of dietary exercise, and lifestyle changes to determine whether they should be included in the next update to the state's EHB benchmark plan
Simple timing framework Baseline Discuss baseline labs before starting or changing dose, especially with diabetes, kidney disease, pancreatitis history, gallbladder history, thyroid cancer history, or major calorie restriction
The most common criteria include a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher combined with at least one weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea
Monthly check-ins monitor tolerability, weight progress, and any interactions with your cancer care team, ensuring a seamless integration of tirzepatide into your overall survivorship plan