The SUSTAIN and STEP clinical trial programs generated an exceptionally detailed dataset across glycemic control, weight reduction, cardiovascular outcomes, and renal function
In trials involving patients with type 2 diabetes, it reduced HbA1c (a key marker of long-term blood sugar control) by approximately 1.3 to 1.6 percentage points
Improved Metabolism: By positively influencing blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity, it aids in better calorie processing
You can eat small meals
Athira Pharma (formerly M3 Biotechnology), the WSU spinout founded to commercialize Dihexa-derivative compounds, paid approximately $4 million in a False Claims Act settlement in January 2025 after a whistleblower exposed concealment of the research misconduct from federal grant agencies, and approximately $10 million in a separate class-action settlement to investors
Because Tirzepatide is a powerful dual-agonist medication, many patients enrolled in clinical trials achieved results on low doses