Even if my patients are using this for diabetes or cardiovascular prevention, it still is meaningful to modify diet, physical activity, exercise, sleep patterns, and other lifestyle measures to improve overall health
A landmark study published in Scientific Reports found that both semaglutide and tirzepatide significantly reduced alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity
Compounded injectables may come in vials that require drawing the correct volume with a syringe, which differs from the pre-filled pen format used by brand-name products
The adoption of oral semaglutide resulted in a significant reduction in the use of sulfonylureas, pioglitazone, DPP4 inhibitors, and insulin, with no substantial change in the utilization of SGLT2 inhibitors
Stepping down from 2.4 mg to 1.7 mg or even 1.0 mg after achieving goal weight can reduce side effects and medication cost while maintaining some appetite suppression