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Lo que los adultos mayores deben saber antes de tomar un medicamento GLP-1 para bajar de peso
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 13 min read
Por Brenda Goodman, CNN
Durante 35 años, Barbara Senich solo tuvo pantalones negros.
“Pensaba que, de alguna manera, así me vería menos gorda”, dijo Senich, de 69 años, quien ha luchado contra la obesidad durante la mayor parte de su vida.
En su momento de mayor peso, Senich, que mide 1,80 ...
Key takeaway “Pensaba que, de alguna manera, así me vería menos gorda”, dijo Senich, de 69 años, quien ha luchado contra la obesidad durante la mayor parte de su vida.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans who struggle with obesity may soon find relief with the new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, which offers discounted access to popular weight loss medications. This development is particularly significant for local seniors, who often face limited financial resources and restricted access to healthcare services. The program's eligibility criteria, including a body mass index of 35 or higher, or between 27 and 34.9 with at least one related health complication, may apply to a substantial number of El Paso residents. As the city's population ages and obesity rates remain a concern, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program could have a tangible impact on public health in El Paso. Local healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups will likely play a crucial role in helping eligible residents navigate the program and access these potentially life-changing medications.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 13 min
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What is this story about? Por Brenda Goodman, CNN
Durante 35 años, Barbara Senich solo tuvo pantalones negros.
“Pensaba que, de alguna manera, así me vería menos gorda”, dijo Senich, de 69 años, quien ha luchado contra la obesidad durante la mayor parte de su vida.
En su momento de mayor peso, Senich, que mide 1,80 ...
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