Many of our patients report constant, daily frustration of religiously counting calories, sweating through intense workouts, and still the numbers on the scale refuse to budge
Comorbidities: Type 2 diabetes: Both are FDA-approved for diabetes (tirzepatide as Mounjaro, semaglutide as Ozempic) Cardiovascular disease: Semaglutide has the cardiovascular outcomes data Sleep apnea: Tirzepatide has shown benefits Injection frequency: Both are once-weekly
Oral semaglutide, on the other hand, must survive the harsh environment of the stomach to be absorbed
Our guide to tirzepatide and autoimmune conditions covers this emerging area, as does our guide to GLP-1 for Hashimoto thyroiditis
Some include integrated space for syringes , alcohol wipes, and bacteriostatic water
Here are eight takeaways from our conversation with Kessler about using the GLP-1 drugs, and the changing landscape of weight loss