GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP/GLP-1 dual agonists carry a deep trial record: STEP studied semaglutide for weight management (NEJM 2021), SURMOUNT studied tirzepatide for weight management (NEJM 2022), and SURMOUNT-OSA studied tirzepatide for obstructive sleep apnea (NEJM 2024)
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What is GLP-1 Microdosing, and Should You Do It
For FDA-approved semaglutide, insurance coverage varies
They act to suppress the function of harmful enzymes such as -glucuronidase and nitroreductase within the GI tract
The most common are mild and manageable: temporary blurred vision, dry or gritty eyes, blepharitis-type eyelid irritation, and harmless eye twitching