The VETERANS administration, Medicare and Medicaid has begun to cover the costs related to providing this and similar drugs.   The government has just announced that Medicaid and Medicare will begin covering these drugs.   This is expensive, but a reduction and other healthcare cost will more than make up for it.   Americans using this drug appropriately will certainly enjoy longer lives.   Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) is a prescription medication originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, but it’s now become a star player in cardiovascular and kidney disease management and yes, weight loss too. The VA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) has begun prescribing it more broadly to veterans at risk for stroke, heart attack, or kidney disease, not just those with diabetes. Here’s the straight scoop: What Ozempic Does Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. That’s medical-speak for a drug that: Lowers blood sugar by boosting insulin release Slows digestion, kee...