We felt it was important to document her clinical course to inform clinicians facing similarly complex patients. Indeed, children with early-onset obesity develop insulin resistance, liver dysfunction, and beta cell decline much more rapidly than adults because their organs and metabolic systems are developing, which makes them more vulnerable to the harmful effects of excess adiposity
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The STEP trials for semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) showed: Average weight loss of approximately 15% of body weight over 68 weeks One-third of participants lost 20% or more of body weight Significant reductions in waist circumference, blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk markers The SURMOUNT trials for tirzepatide (Zepbound) showed even more impressive results: Average weight loss of 20-25% at the highest dose (15 mg) over 72 weeks More than half of participants lost 20% or more of body weight Significant improvements in type 2 diabetes markers, blood pressure, and lipid profiles The head-to-head comparison is clear
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Side effects and safety Reported side effects are generally mild injection-site reactions, flushing, headache, and water retention from elevated GH