It belongs to a new generation of weight management medicines known as triple hormone receptor agonists meaning it acts on three different metabolic pathways simultaneously rather than one or two
(2022) Effect of tirzepatide versus insulin degludec on liver fat content and abdominal adipose tissue in people with type 2 diabetes (SURPASS-3 MRI): a substudy of the randomised, open-label, parallel-group, phase 3 SURPASS-3 trial Chao Liao, et al
For example, they should be willing to follow the study protocol, attend check-ups, and record health updates
This decision should be based on response, side effects, hunger, weight trend, labs, and patient goals
GLP-1 response to oral glucose is reduced in prediabetes, screen-detected type 2 diabetes, and obesity and influenced by sex: the ADDITION-PRO study
Side Effects and the Usual Timeline Most people notice the strongest side effects: in the first 2 to 6 weeks after each dose increase after very large or high-fat meals For many, symptoms slowly soften