Instead of following a fixed escalation schedule, your physician takes into account side-effect tolerance, appetite response, weight trends, and relevant lab markers
The four priorities below can help support overall health while reducing calorie intake
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Key Takeaways: GLP-1 vs GIP Both are incretin hormones released by your intestines after eating GLP-1 primarily affects appetite, gastric emptying, and insulin secretion GIP influences insulin secretion, glucagon regulation, and fat metabolism Single GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide) produce 14.9% average weight loss Dual GLP-1/GIP agonists (tirzepatide) produce 22.5% average weight loss The dual action appears to create additive rather than merely overlapping effects Both receptor types play important roles in metabolic regulation Understanding the difference helps explain why tirzepatide shows superior results What Are Incretin Hormones
The company found some relief after adding GLP-1 obesity treatment offerings in 2023, but still hasnt strayed from the more traditional approach to weight loss, focusing on food intake and behavioral changes