For more than 25 years Eng has unceremoniously reported to work at the Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center in New York, where he treated thousands of people for diabetes and other hormone related diseases
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Last updated on May 10, 2026
Consumers should be skeptical of any over-the-counter product marketed as a GLP-1 supplement that suggests it can act like a prescription drug, replace a GLP-1 medication or treat a disease such as obesity, says Jeff Ventura, a spokesperson for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, which represents the dietary supplement industry
Learn the category before you commit Read these before signing up for any GLP-1 telehealth program, Shed included: Before committing to a cash-pay path, check whether your insurance covers GLP-1s at the payer coverage center