Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss: the weight loss maintenance randomized controlled trial
Dokken BB, Hilwig WR, Teachey MK, Panchal RA, Hubner K, Allen D, et al
Kelly AS, Armstrong SC, Michalsky MP, Fox CK
Tirzepatide is a medication initially designed to manage type 2 diabetes but has shown great promise in promoting weight loss
Some clinicians may recommend temporarily stepping back to a lower dose if you have been experiencing tolerability issues or if the gap in treatment was prolonged, especially if you've missed two or more consecutive doses during the dose escalation period
With better insulin sensitivity, cells need less insulin to take in glucose