Lifestyle habits amplify both treatments by addressing root causes like insulin resistance
Treatment options may include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) Compounded options when clinically appropriate All medications are prescribed based on your medical evaluation and monitored by a licensed provider
Cost is another crucial factor, as insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary
Injection sites include the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, and you should rotate sites weekly
Step 5: Inject Pinch a fold of skin at your injection site
Our findings offer comprehensive real-world evidence for the cardiovascular effectiveness of tirzepatide in clinical practice in the absence of studies with direct comparisons to semaglutide, and ahead of further evidence from the SURPASS-CVOT randomized controlled trial that compared tirzepatide against an older GLP-1 receptor agonist that is not frequently used in routine care 14,17