Or a friend dropped 40 pounds on Ozempic
Tirzepatide injections, available under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound, are among the innovative options we offer for weight management and type 2 diabetes care
Weight reduction can improve several aspects of metabolic health, including: Blood sugar contro Cholesterol levels Clinical studies have shown that many patients taking tirzepatide achieve significant improvements in blood sugar levels and body weight
But she adds that not all doctors are confident the drug works and getting coverage for it will be difficult
Even modest weight reduction of 5-7% significantly enhances insulin receptor function in muscle and liver tissue
This may include recommendations for GLP-1, liraglutide, tirzepatide, tesofensine, naltrexone, Amlexanox, Canagliflozin, or Sermorelin