Never discontinue tirzepatide without medical guidance, as abrupt cessation may lead to deterioration in glycemic control or weight regain
Approved by the FDA under the name Egrifta for HIV-related lipodystrophy, it has demonstrated an increase in IGF-1, a 15.2% reduction in visceral fat, and an improvement in body composition in Phase 3 trials
Liraglutide (Saxenda) is another GLP-1 requiring daily rather than weekly injections but may suit certain patients
I've learned so much about this cool little molecule, and I hope you feel like you know a bit more about it too today
"This work is an important early step toward understanding the impact of semaglutide-induced weight loss on bone health in patients with type 2 diabetes," Norea said
One patient who was previously stable on levothyroxine therapy after a total thyroidectomy required a 25% levothyroxine dose reduction after starting subcutaneous semaglutide therapy