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Considering cholesterol-reducing jabs? Inform your insurer so

Insurers may selectively cover emerging cholesterol medication. But those who have taken the injection as part of a clinical trial need to inform the insurer as their risk assessment changes.

July 05, 2024 / 11:13 AM IST
Considering cholesterol-reducing jabs? Inform your insurer so

About 15 percent of rural and 25-30 percent of urban population suffers from hypercholesterolemia – commonly referred to as high cholesterol, according to ICMR-INDIAB 2023 study.

Indians are taking to a new route to cholesterol management. While oral medications need to be taken everyday, injections, which have been found effective in reducing cholesterol by 55 percent, need to be taken only twice a year or a maximum of four times a year, based on the selected product.

About 15 percent of rural and 25-30 percent of urban population suffers from hypercholesterolemia – commonly referred to as high cholesterol, according to the ICMR-INDIAB 2023 study. Management

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