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These medicines help regulate blood sugar and body weight by: Increasing insulin secretion when blood glucose rises Reducing glucagon release Slowing stomach emptying Increasing feelings of fullness Reducing hunger and food cravings Supporting long-term calorie reduction Some newer medicines, such as tirzepatide, also activate GIP (Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide) receptors, further enhancing weight loss and blood sugar control
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Most gastrointestinal side effects have resolved or become minimal by this stage