Subjects were assigned a unique randomisation number in ascending numerical order for males and descending numerical order for females, to ensure that sex was balanced across the treatment arms
When used for weight loss without a diagnosis of diabetes, treatment is self-pay (private)
I think as a general rule though, checking more frequently when there is significant weight loss, or significant weight loss is anticipated
Tirzepatide's dual GLP-1/GIP mechanism activates an additional appetite-suppression pathway, often producing results for patients who plateaued on semaglutide
Orforglipron does not require fasting or other dosing restrictions, which may offer a meaningful practical advantage for patients
Semaglutide is generally considered more effective for long-term weight loss due to its ability to help maintain weight loss over time, while Phentermine is typically used for short-term weight reduction