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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.4% of the population of the United States has Diabetes, including 25.2% of those aged 65 years or older 1
However, this can vary between patients, and is best consulted with a dietician - especially those with kidney disease
This question has gained attention as GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) become increasingly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight management
Note: Tirzepatide is the only one of these medications that is both a GLP-1 and GIP agonist