Sources

These are recurring reference sources used across the site. Individual articles include page-level sources.

• NIDDK: Prescription Medications to Treat Overweight and Obesity
• CDC: Adult BMI Categories
• MedlinePlus: Weight Control
• FDA: Concerns with Unapproved GLP-1 Drugs Used for Weight Loss
• MedlinePlus: Obesity
• FDA: BeSafeRx - Know Your Online Pharmacy
• MedlinePlus: Semaglutide Injection
• MedlinePlus: Tirzepatide Injection
• FTC: Advertising and Marketing Basics
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Prior Authorization
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Appeal
• CMS: Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) Fact Sheet
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Deductible
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Copayment
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Coinsurance
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Out-of-Pocket Maximum/Limit
• HealthCare.gov: Glossary - Formulary
• HealthCare.gov: Prescription Drug Coverage
• Medicare.gov: Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)
• MedlinePlus: Telehealth
• HHS: Telehealth for Patients
• NIDDK: Choosing a Safe & Successful Weight-loss Program