And I think that before we say to somebody, because whenever I say to somebody, I think you should try treatment X or treatment Y, that persons trusting my professional judgment
These GLP-1 medications have become incredibly popular, because they are effective
Tirzepatide (MOUNJARO) Pronounced: tir ZEP a tide / mown JAHR OH Mnemonic: Tear zeppelin (over) Mount (Kiliman)jaro Year of release: 2022 Cost: $1060 / mo FDA-approved for: Type 2 diabetes Mechanism: dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist Available doses: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg (weekly subcutaneous injection) Dynamic interactions: Glucose lowering Kinetic interactions: Delayed gastric emptying, otherwise none significant in a bubble Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is the first twincretin for type 2 diabetes
Foods to limit: greasy/fried foods, ultra-processed items, sugary drinks, large portions, and alcohol
On GLP-1 medications, a portion that felt normal before can feel like way too much
Schneeweiss is participating in investigator-initiated grants to the Brigham and Womens Hospital from Boehringer Ingelheim, Takeda, and UCB unrelated to the topic of this study
