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Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist studied for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management
Conclusion Injectable GLP1 medications need more than generic calorie counters or step trackers can provide
In earlier trials of tirzepatide, the medication was found to yield more average weight loss than other approved medicines, and in November, the US Food and Drug Administration approved it for people with obesity or those characterized as overweight with at least one weight-related health condition, such as high blood pressure or heart disease
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