YouCose Health

06/04/2026

🤯 CMS has officially launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program.

Beginning July 1, 2026, and currently scheduled through December 31, 2027, eligible Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access certain GLP-1 weight-loss medications for a fixed $50 monthly copay—even though Medicare has historically not covered medications prescribed solely for weight loss.

What makes this especially noteworthy is that traditional Medicare still does not broadly cover Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for obesity. Dietitian services remain largely limited to beneficiaries with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

So we now have a pathway for medication access without a corresponding pathway for nutrition care for many beneficiaries.

As obesity treatment continues to evolve, it raises an important question:

Should Medicare expand access to evidence-based nutrition counseling alongside pharmacotherapy to improve outcomes and support long-term success?

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06/04/2026

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a new program that begins July 1, 2026 and is currently scheduled to run through December 31, 2027. It allows certain Medicare beneficiaries to obtain selected GLP-1 weight-loss medications for a fixed $50 monthly copay, even though Medicare generally does not cover drugs prescribed solely for weight loss nor cover dietitians for weight management (diabetes and chronic kidney disease only)

Who is eligible?
* Be enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
* Meet specific obesity or overweight-related clinical criteria.
* Have a healthcare provider submit and obtain prior authorization through the program’s centralized CMS process.

Publicly reported eligibility criteria include:
* BMI ≥ 35 (obesity), or
* BMI ≥ 27 with certain weight-related health conditions such as cardiovascular disease or prediabetes.

Which drugs are covered?
CMS has identified selected GLP-1 medications, including:

* Wegovy (certain formulations)
* Zepbound KwikPen
* Foundayo (certain formulations)

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Calories matter. But here’s the deal: humans are more than numbers.

Calorie counting may work beautifully for one person and feel overwhelming, triggering, or ineffective for another. Working with a dietitian can be life-changing, but only when the plan is individualized, realistic, and connected to one’s life.

As dietitians, we are not here to just hand out numbers. We are here to understand the whole person: your health history, labs, medications, stress, sleep, preferences, culture, barriers, and goals.

We believe that sustainable change is not about forcing a person into a formula. It is about creating a plan that fits each human.

05/06/2026

When providers trust experienced dietitians who old certification in diabetes to help manage blood sugars >>> outcomes change. 🙌

We don’t just “talk about food.” We understand glucose patterns, medications, behavior change, and real-life management. Years of expertise matter, and collaboration matters even more.

Love seeing providers recognize the value we bring to diabetes care. 💙

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03/10/2026

Some of our are attending the 19th international conference on Advanced technologies and treatments for diabetes, in Barcelona this week.

We are excited to see what is new in the diabetes world to bring to our patients at YouCose Health.

03/05/2026

For my Spain Camino de Santiago trip, I invested in a lot of things—including a very valuable $30 clip.

No, this isn’t sponsored by … but I wish it was 😆

This clip gear made me think about the kind of value we aim to bring at YouCose Health. Practical and reliable tools that actually work. Care that’s worth the investment

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12/25/2025

Made this dish to bring to a gathering—and decided it was too good not to share 🥗✨

11/27/2025

Our YouCose Health dietitians put together holiday tips to help you stay grounded, feel in control, and reduce the stress that often comes with big meals and busy schedules.

Small, mindful decisions add up — and you deserve to enjoy the holidays while still feeling your best.

👉 Save this post for Thanksgiving week
👉 Share with someone who’s trying to stay on track
👉 Tell us: Which tip are you using this holiday season?

— The YouCose Health Dietitians ❤️

11/16/2025

Healthy Blueberry Banana Bread (Gluten-Free + Dietitian-Approved!)

If you want a baked treat that won’t spike your blood sugar, this combo of almond flour, fiber, and healthy fats is a great option (use sugar-free maple syrup if you want to lower the carbs even further). Each slice has:

💙 181 calories
💙 18g carbs (3g fiber)
💙 6g protein
💙 Healthy fats from EVOO + nuts/seeds
💙 Natural sweetness from bananas + maple syrup

Ingredients
• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp flaxseed
• 1 tbsp h**p seeds
• 2 mashed bananas
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 eggs (whisked)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup blueberries

How to Make It
1️⃣ Mix dry ingredients.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients separately.
3️⃣ Combine + fold in blueberries.
4️⃣ Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.

Per serving: 181 calories | 11g fat | 18g carbs | 6g protein