For an individual with diabetes, the body either struggles to produce insulin a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps convert sugar into energy or cannot use insulin properly, leading to elevated blood glucose (blood sugar) levels
The maintenance dose of tirzepatide for weight loss is individualized (5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg weekly) based on whether people experience side effects and how quickly they lose weight
Because these medications can decrease appetite, prioritizing nutrient-rich foods and vegetables, along with plenty of protein and fiber, can help ensure youre getting all the important nutrients your body needs
As with the lipid findings, I want to be clear that these results come from standard or near-standard doses (or the animal equivalent!), so my microdoses are not likely to produce anything close to this level of change
While its not officially listed as a side effect, many people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro report significant hair shedding
In this six-month prospective cohort study, 200 adults ages 18 to 65 with a BMI of 25 kg/m or higher (classified as overweight or obese) were enrolled and prescribed either the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide or the dual GLP-1/GIP agonist tirzepatide