They are easy to use, so you can take the injections with little pain
In SURMOUNT-1 , a 72-week Phase 3 double-blind trial in 2,539 adults with obesity (or overweight with a complication) but without diabetes, once-weekly tirzepatide produced mean weight changes of 15.0% (5 mg), 19.5% (10 mg), and 20.9% (15 mg) versus 3.1% with placebo, with 5057% of participants on the higher doses losing at least 20% of body weight
Patients with diabetes or insulin resistance may also notice improved blood sugar control , which further supports weight management
It mimics a naturally occurring hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which signals your brain that youre full and slows stomach emptying
They can tailor your treatment and perform any necessary diagnostic tests to ensure that semaglutide remains a safe option for managing your condition
Like semaglutide, tirzepatide is used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss in those with overweight or obesity