Severity at starting dose: mild to moderate (functional, not debilitating)
On keto, the luteal phase may require slightly more flexible carbohydrate limits, perhaps 30 to 40 grams instead of 20, to accommodate the physiological changes without triggering full carbohydrate cravings
In 2020, the total combined direct cost of overweight and obesity in South Africa was estimated to exceed R33 billion, according to research conducted by the SAMRC and Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA)
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Most insurersincluding employer-sponsored plansrequire one of the following: A BMI of 30 or higher , or A BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related condition, such as: High blood pressure High cholesterol Type 2 diabetes Even when criteria are met, insurers almost always require a prior authorization , where the prescribing provider explains the medical necessity of the medication
