semaglutide vs bariatric surgery BARI-STEP: another evidence-based tool for post-MBS. ✓ . For those of us managing patients before and after metabolic (MBS), this is exciting. Post-MBS care is not always 'continue usual treatment' Medication vs. Bariatric Surgery for

Provides Cardiovascular Benefits (Anti-inflammatory) Clinical trials (e.g., SUSTAIN-6, SELECT) have shown semaglutide reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, CV death) in people with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk

Tirzepatide pushes two levers at once

When you challenge your muscles, you send a signal to your body to preserve them

There are non-name-brand oral drugs, which when paired with healthy lifestyle changes, can work to reduce appetite, help regulate insulin, balance blood sugar, or some combination

Historically, insurers have covered treatment for diabetes but not obesity