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Weight Management

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Zepbound Tips

Doctor Discussion Guide

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The Lilly HealthTM App

*Lilly Health is not intended to provide treatment decisions or replace the care and advice of a licensed Health Care Provider (HCP). All medical analysis and treatment plans should be performed by a licensed HCP.

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Digital Starter Kit

Real Zepbound patient stories

Zepbound Tips

Doctor Discussion Guide

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The Lilly HealthTM App

*Lilly Health is not intended to provide treatment decisions or replace the care and advice of a licensed healthcare provider (HCP). All medical analysis and treatment plans should be performed by a licensed HCP.

How-to-Use Videos

Digital Starter Kit

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Weight Management

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Obesity Action Coalition®

The mission of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is to elevate and empower people living with obesity through education, advocacy, and support. The organization strives to create a society where:

All people are treated with respectwithout discrimination or biasregardless of their size or weight People living with obesity have the right to access safe and effective treatment options All people understand that when it comes to health, Your Weight Matters

The OAC also has a collection of resources to help you advocate for access to obesity care, including sample letters to write to your employer and sample letters to write to your insurance company to advocate for broader access to OMMs.

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American Diabetes Association®

The American Diabetes Association provides tools and resources for those living with diabetes or at risk for diabetes. The chronic disease of obesity is a key risk factor for diabetes, so we work to improve individual health and access to care for both diabetes and obesity. To learn more, visit diabetes.org/obesity.

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Obesity Medicine Association®

The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) stands as the largest organization composed of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and healthcare providers dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals impacted by obesity. OMA members are clinical experts in the field of obesity medicine, employing a comprehensive, scientific, and personalized approach to address this condition and help patients to achieve their health and weight objectives.

OMA supports advocacy initiatives at both national and state levels to increase access to and coverage of obesity treatment services for individuals affected by obesity. OMA is part of the Obesity Care Continuum and the Obesity Care Advocacy Network. They also hold a seat in the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates and organize a biannual Obesity Caucus at AMA meetings.

Locate a healthcare provider in your area, find resources to advocate for coverage and learn about OMA’s Obesity Pillars, the open access journal of the organization.

Other product/company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Project Sleep

The mission of Project Sleep is to educate the public about sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. Project Sleep's Sleep Apnea Squad program explores different aspects of living with sleep apnea through live educational broadcasts, podcasts, PDF toolkits, and social media shareables. It provides much-needed resources to help patients and families navigate the journey from diagnosis to treatment. To learn more, visit project-sleep.com/sleep-apnea-squad

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Obesity Action Coalition®

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Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners

Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP) is dedicated to educating patients and providers on sleep apnea and advocating on their behalf to ensure they have access to therapies that work for them. As a patient-led group, patient-centered care comes first to us. Our mission is to promote and advocate for equitable diagnosis and treatment of sleep to ensure optimal health of those who suffer from sleep apnea. For more information, please visit apneapartners.org where you can find educational resources and other relevant information. For resources and toolkits specific to women, visit apneapartners.org/free-resources.

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American Academy of Sleep Medicine®

Across the country, there are 2,300 sleep centers that are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, ensuring that people who have obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders receive the highest quality of care. To learn more, visit sleepeducation.org/sleep-center.

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Ways to save on Zepbound

Check your coverage and find savings options that work for you, regardless of insurance status.

Questions to ask

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Let’s start with understanding the relationship between your body and obesity management medications, and why Zepbound might be an option. Here are a handful of questions you may want to ask:

What are obesity management medications and how do they work? Is Zepbound right for me? How does Zepbound work? Should I use diet and exercise along with Zepbound? What can I expect during treatment? What are the potential side effects of Zepbound?

Questions to answer

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Most Zepbound prescriptions for the single-dose pen will require a prior authorization forma coverage request your doctor submits to your insurance company with information about your weight and history. Get to know some questions typically included on this form so you’ll be prepared when your doctor asks them during your next visit.

How long have you struggled with your weight? How much do you currently weigh? Do you know your current BMI? Have you tried to manage your weight in the past 6 months through diet or exercise programs? What are you currently doing to manage your weight? Have you ever completed any dietary or weight lossrelated counseling/sessions with a healthcare provider, dietitian, or another professional? Have you tried weight loss medications in the past? If so, which products and for how long? Do you have any of the following conditions: high blood pressure or cholesterol, sleep apnea, heart disease, etc?