Its dual action on GIP and GLP-1 receptors enhances its ability to reduce blood sugar and achieve more significant weight loss compared to semaglutide
Tirzepatide medications often come with similar side effects to semaglutide (digestion issues, fatigue, headaches)
For evening injectors, this faster onset from abdominal injection can actually be beneficial
If your patients would benefit from weight loss alongside their Type 2 diabetes, then using a GLP1 analogue would be a sensible decision and is supported by the new NICE guidelines
If you cannot maintain adequate hydration for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider
Patients must rotate their injection site with each weekly dose and avoid areas that are bruised, scarred, inflamed, or otherwise compromised