A pill may be the right tool for one person, while surgery may be the better long-term option for another
Tirzepatide has been shown to significantly reduce inflammatory markers including hsCRP and IL-6 in clinical studies
Fatigue and abdominal discomfort appear in both GLP-1 therapy and lupus flares, making clear communication with both your weight loss team and rheumatologist essential
It acts on appetite signaling, glucose-dependent insulin release and gastric emptying
Tirzepatide (Zepbound, FDA-approved for weight management) functions as both a GLP-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist
The fully biased access to the receptor means that dual agonist-like weight loss should be possible. Trial results were shared on Saturday, June 6 during the symposium, The VESPER-1 OLE, -2 and -3 Trials of Berobenatide (MET-097, PF-08653944) an Ultra-Long-Acting GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for Weight Management