Understanding these factors can help optimise treatment outcomes and minimise potential complications
For example, Dominguez et al
Furthermore, the weight loss induced by tirzepatide appears to be primarily due to a greater reduction in fat mass compared to metabolically active lean mass, resulting in a favorable redistribution of abdominal ectopic adipose tissue and a marked reduction in waist circumference and intrahepatic fat [54]
Notably, while no/low/less sugar is one of the fastest growing health and wellness claims across food and beverage, GLP-1 users actually index high as well as in categories centered around sweet treats, underscoring the role of permissible indulgence, Altobelli noted
Other important safety considerations include injection site reactions, increased heart rate (a class effect, though potentially more pronounced with liraglutide), and risk of pancreatitis (which requires immediate discontinuation if suspected)