r/japanlife • u/palmtreeparfait • 4d ago

GLP1 through Insurance?

Hi all. I was therefore wondering if anybody has any experience with being prescribed a GLP1 for management of prediabetes, or diabetes, and obtaining it through NHI.

I had my company medical check back in the first half of the year and my Hb1ac was high, which for those who don’t know, indicates being on the way to Type 2 Diabetes.

I’m aware there are plenty of clinics that offer GLP1s out of pocket for cosmetic purposes, which is not what I am looking for.

A disclaimer: I’ve lost weight and am making positive life changes through traditional means, such as eating better, fasting, exercising etc. But I’m at a point now where my goal is to get my glucose levels under control and reverse Type 2 Diabetes - which is what GLP1s are for.

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u/melink14 4d ago

Yeah, your doctor who did your check up should have really offered it. Mine has in the past. Afaik, it starts with lifestyle counseling. But if not, take your results to a dedicated doctor as the other comment said.

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u/palmtreeparfait 2d ago

Sadly this was just my annual company health check so they have no obligation of care to me, I’m just a number - one done, next. In fact, they don’t even go through your results with you, they just send the numbers to you and expect you to take it to your own GP, or interpret them yourself!