Weight loss with diabetes made simple

Studies about GLP-1s and GLP-1/GIPs have shown that a combination of intensive lifestyle coaching and weight loss medications can reduce your body weight by 5-15%. We recognize that every person is different and will focus on improving your overall metabolic health regardless of the number on your scale. 

We currently prescribe the following GLP-1 or GLP1 / GIP receptor agonist medications (short for glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) to eligible patients paired with personalized lifestyle coaching program for weight loss. The medication is driven by your insurance plan and their pharmacy benefit formulary. 

• Ozempic 
• Mounjaro 
• Victoza
• Saxenda
• Wegovy 
• Trulicity

The 9amHealth Diabetes & Weight Loss Program is a membership program starting at $99 per month for a quarterly subscription. The costs for medications are not included in the membership and depend on your insurance coverage. 

The membership includes the following: 

• Metabolic assessment to check for diabetes, heart, and kidney health 
• Unlimited online visits
• Personalized care plan tailored to your needs 
• Prescription and prior authorization from your insurance (cost of medication is not included) 
• Nutrition and fitness guidance that fits your life 
• Regular lab testing

We will remove some of the hassles of dealing with your insurance and navigate the prior authorization process from start to finish. If approved, you can expect to get a certain amount of the medication covered. BCBS Texas, UHC Texas, and Aetna California presently cover our monthly membership fee of $69. We are actively working on expanding our insurance coverage. Additionally, if your insurance covers your medications, copays may apply. If you have a different insurance plan, your plan may cover your medications but not the monthly membership fee of $69. We will always be transparent about the costs and keep them minimal.

The 9amHealth Diabetes & Weight Loss Program is available to people living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and who are interested in losing weight. Are you looking for additional GLP-1 medications to support your weight loss? Your insurance will ask for certain criteria like existing conditions and your BMI (body mass index, height/weight ratio). Our Care Team will help you jump through those insurance hoops to approve your medication. 

9amHealth for weight loss is a comprehensive metabolic care program. We provide lifestyle coaching and medications to promote weight loss, when appropriate, while also managing your other chronic conditions. We'll work with you to improve blood sugar levels, increase energy levels and physical fitness reduce the number of medications for diabetes and high blood pressure, improve sleep, and prevent long-term complications of weight such as heart disease. 

While other programs may provide weight loss medications or nutrition guidance as a separate service, 9amHealth is the only solution to managing weight as part of your medical care. Our program goes beyond reducing weight and improves your overall health and wellness.

Prescribing weight loss medications might require prior authorization from your insurance. If your insurance denies the prescription and you don't want to take advantage of the 9amHealth weight loss program, we're happy to refund the membership fee, starting at $99 per month. 

Absolutely! You don't need to stop visiting with your current primary care provider. In fact, we're more than happy to collaborate with them. At 9amHealth, we prioritize connecting with your existing provider and send summary reports whenever your 9amHealth Care Team updates your treatment plan. This ensures that your care remains seamless and well-coordinated, with all parties working together for your well-being.