These therapies mimic or enhance incretin hormone activity, helping regulate appetite, satiety, insulin secretion, glucose control, and body weight
In a 2017 study, a nanomedicine formulation of GLP-1 was used to treat dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice
Patients may consider switching from Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) to Wegovy (Semaglutide) for: Price increase of Mounjaro (expected hike up to 170%) may make Wegovy more accessible Monitor for side effects like nausea, vomiting, or appetite changes
But this leaves patients without C-peptide, which may partly explain why complications progress despite good glucose control
Explore stress-relief methods like meditation or spending time in nature
For those moving in the other direction, our guide to switching from tirzepatide to semaglutide covers that transition as well