A 37-year-old member asked:
could california medical cover protein shakes/products for bariatrics patients?
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Dr. Zeenat Hasan answered
14 years experience Bariatrics
Sometimes: It depends on your insurance and the specific supplement you are looking to have covered. Usually I have found that it is not commonly covered. However, I have encountered exceptions in my practice.
Answered on Jan 15, 2015
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jessica Allan answered
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Depends: Important to review dietary restrictions with your nephrology team. It depends on what type of kidney disease you have call them.
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No: You need to eat a balanced diet. Too much of protein in the diet is not good either.
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