We also found that the drug helped to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol level, and control blood sugar. The potential impact of tirzepatide prompted leading type 2 diabetes expert Dr Julio Rosenstock to describe it as King Kong in comparison to the gorilla semaglutide, another weight-loss drug
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Deciding to try a new medicine isnt something done lightly
Results showed that liraglutide-treated patients achieved significantly greater weight loss compared to placebo over 24 weeks
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When both receptor systems are activated, the cumulative impact on appetite and food thoughts might exceed what GLP-1 alone produces