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26 The drug that has advanced furthest through development, in fact all the way to market, is Eli Lilly and Companys (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA) tirzepatide (LY3298176), a unimolecular dual GIP/GLP-1 RA
Studies suggest appetite reduction may begin within a few weeks of starting GLP-1 medications, while meaningful changes in weight metrics may appear after 820 weeks, with continued improvement over 6 months or more
GLP-1RAs and cardiovascular-renal outcomes in type 2 diabetes systematic review (2021) highlights significant reductions in cardiovascular events, kidney disease progression, and mortality among GLP-1 users
doi: 10.1007/s11695-008-9545-4
That side effect would soon become the headline