When the medication stops, there can be a gap between the bodys new baseline and the habits needed to sustain it
doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2021.12.010 Summary Keywords GIP, GLP-1, obesity, weight loss, tirzepatide, GLP-1R agonists, GIP receptor agonists, Citation Zaffina I, Pelle MC, Armentaro G, Giofr F, Cassano V, Sciacqua A and Arturi F (2023) Effect of dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide/glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist on weight loss in subjects with obesity
Whether you are starting GLP-1 therapy for the first time or considering a switch between medications, understanding the key differences will help you make an informed decision with your healthcare provider
As an added bonus, Houshmand says that "peptides are safe for many patients," so there's not really any harm in trying them out
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Tirzepatide: A Novel, Once-weekly Dual GIP and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes