If you accept the dual evidence that GLP-1/GCGR adds 3-6 percentage points of weight loss on top of GLP-1 alone, and you accept the tirzepatide evidence that GLP-1/GIPR adds 6-8 percentage points on top of GLP-1 alone, the arithmetic of a tri-agonist that captures both effects is intuitively additive
Early referral to hepatology, metabolic-bariatric surgery, or bariatric endoscopy specialists can help ensure patients receive timely care before progression to cirrhosis
The right questions are: Which medication does your insurance cover
We often focus on the main benefits or side effects of new medications, but awareness of less obvious impacts (such as those on oral health) allows each of us to take practical steps to protect our well-being
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However, I have recently been asked to help another member, and I do not want to turn her away