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These patients had been diabetic for about 2.5 years and only about 15% of patients had ever been on a medication to treat their diabetes, these were truly treatment naive patients
Oral tirzepatide is a daily pill that acts as a dual agonist for both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors, mimicking the bodys natural incretin hormones to enhance insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, slow gastric emptying, and reduce appetite
GLP-1 Medications Fight Weight With Biology GLP-1s are different from older classes of prescription weight loss medications (like phentermine) because they work on key underlying metabolic pathways to support sustained weight loss
Since they work by encouraging the bodys natural hormone response, they carry minimal risk of GLP-1 side effects such as nausea or bloating
Insurers are legally required to respond within 72 hours for urgent cases