Tirzepatide combines a dual mechanism of action as a GLP-1 and GIP agonist, which helps improve glycemic control and promote weight loss by enhancing the bodys insulin secretion and reducing appetite
GLP-1 medications mimic a natural gut hormone that lowers blood sugar, slows digestion and helps people feel full and lose weight, but where semaglutide drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda only mimic GLP-1 receptors, tirzepatide medications, better known as Zepbound for weight loss and Mounjaro for treatment of Type 2 diabetes, mimic two receptors
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This hormone helps regulate appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve feelings of fullness, all of which contribute to weight loss
All patients received 5 mg of oral semaglutide once daily for the first 5 days, then received a dose of 10 mg once daily for the remaining 5 days of the study
Tirzepatide : An injectable medication that helps regulate blood sugar levels and manage appetite