Patients should be educated about hypoglycemia symptoms that remain detectable despite beta blocker use, particularly sweating, hunger, confusion, and dizziness
Patients follow a gradual dose escalation plan, with any increase guided by response, tolerance, and clinician assessment
Some patients also report hair thinning or allergic responses
Thinking about switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide, or vice versa
Key information and effects Tirzepatide activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, enhancing insulin secretion, reducing glucagon, and slowing gastric emptying
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