Weight loss
Two diabetes medications for weight loss or prediabetes
Combination of two diabetic medication components
Other names: metformin + GLP-1, metformin with Wegovy
The FAA lists a combination of two diabetes medication components for weight loss as conditionally acceptable, requiring a special issuance.
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The FAA's weight loss management and prediabetes tables both say that for treatment with two or more diabetic medication (non-insulin) components, the examiner should defer and submit the information to the FAA for a possible special issuance; if the medication is taken for weight loss and the person has a diagnosis of diabetes, they point to the FAA's diabetes guidance.
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CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTABLE Weight Loss Medications (Requires SI). Combination of two diabetic medications (2 components) e.g., metformin + GLP-1 agonist. See Acceptable Combinations of Diabetes Medications
C.
Treated with
TWO (2) or more
diabetic medication
(non-insulin) components
Note: If the medication is taken for weight loss, and the individual has a diagnosis of diabetes, see www.faa.gov/go/diabetic
DEFER
Submit the information to the FAA for a possible Special Issuance
C.
Treated with
TWO (2) or more
diabetic medication
(non-insulin) components
Note: If the medication is taken for weight loss, and the individual has a diagnosis of diabetes, see www.faa.gov/go/diabetic
DEFER
Submit the information to the FAA for a possible Special Issuance