Tirzepatide: Tirzepatide is recommended for individuals wishing to manage both Type 2 diabetes and weight loss simultaneously
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Wegovy is a prescription weight loss injection containing semaglutide, part of a group of medications called a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)
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While generally consistent with the known class effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, these side effects may impact long-term adherence and should be carefully considered in clinical decision-making
Other GLP-1 receptor agonists licensed in the UK include dulaglutide (Trulicity), exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), and lixisenatide (Lyxumia)