Most participants appeared to approach a plateau around weeks 44 to 48, though the trial was not long enough to confirm whether weight loss had fully stabilized
This decision is a victory for Tennesseans living with obesity
Tirzepatide represents a promising development in the field of diabetes and obesity treatment, offering a new approach to improving metabolic health through its dual receptor activation
Semaglutide belongs to a broader class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which are used to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Semaglutides act like the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone our bodies make, which is released from our gut after we eat, explains Jessica Duncan, MD, DABOM, DABA, chief medical officer at Ivim Health
Because it influences metabolic signals related to hunger and digestion, some patients experience gradual weight loss during treatment
Consider ferritin, B12, vitamin D and thyroid testing based on your clinicians judgment