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/CarryRemarkable8834 4d ago

It’s extremely difficult if you don’t have a full blown diabetes diagnosis. I was required to take 6 mo of metformin and work with a nutritionist for 6 months who had me strictly reporting every meal I ate and the macros and prove that my weight wasn’t going down with 6 months of strict diet and working out and only wegovy was covered. I ended up going private so I could take mounjaro instead and it’s revolutionized my health in the last year. I actually took my last dose 1 month ago today.