New drugs that spur weight loss and treat diabetes have been taking the publicand the pharmaceutical industryby storm
Rybelsus is available on the NHS, but only for type 2 diabetes
Most people notice mild to moderate fullness instead of strong swelling or pain in the stomach
Still, tirzepatide also targets GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide) receptors, potentially offering improved blood sugar control compared to Ozempic, which only targets GLP-1 receptors
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Marketed under the brand names Mounjaro (for diabetes) and Zepbound (for weight management), tirzepatide represents a novel class of medications known as dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists