Is GLP-1 coverage for type 2 diabetes usually easier to get through insurance than for weight loss alone?

Generally yes. Diabetes-indicated GLP-1 coverage tends to be more consistently included in insurance formularies, since diabetes medication coverage is more established, while weight-management-specific coverage is newer and more variable between plans, sometimes requiring additional prior authorization steps or being excluded entirely. This gap is a real, commonly reported frustration for people whose primary goal is weight management rather than diabetes treatment. References: https://obesitycanada.ca/healthcare-professionals/adult-clinical-practice-guideline/ https://guidelines.diabetes.ca/GuideLines/media/Docs/Quick%20Reference%20Guide/2024-CPG-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf