A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
INTRODUCTION: To evaluate real-world hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and weight change in adults initiating treatment with tirzepatide (dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist [GLP-1 RA]) or injectable se…
PURPOSE: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are important therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes and obesity; however, concerns about ophthalmic safety persist. This study examined associations between GLP-1 RAs and ocular adverse…
Obesity management is complex; medications must be used in conjunction with behavioural changes and monitoring by health professionals. Injectable drugs for weight management include glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (e.g. liraglutide…
AIMS: We investigated changes in eating behavior associated with the administration of tirzepatide and evaluated any changes in diet-related QOL due to tirzepatide. METHODS: The study included 60 outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had been…
AIMS: We assessed changes in body composition following tirzepatide treatment in a substudy of participants with obesity or overweight from the SURMOUNT-1 trial, overall and post hoc in clinically relevant subgroups. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Substudy p…
AIMS: To characterize trends in the initiation of newer anti-obesity medications (AOMs) and determine factors associated with their use among obese/overweight populations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study utilized electronic health rec…
AIMS: To determine whether tirzepatide use is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis or fragility fractures compared with other glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). METHODS: In a retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX n…
BACKGROUND: Obesity, a pervasive global health challenge affecting more than 2 billion people, requires comprehensive interventions. Traditional approaches, including lifestyle modification, and diverse drugs targeting a gastrointestinal hormone, inc…
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic condition that is associated with cardiometabolic and neurocognitive complications. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains the first-line therapy, suboptimal adherenc…
The incretin receptor agonists semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed the medical management of obesity. The neural mechanisms by which incretin analogs regulate appetite remain incompletely understood, and dissecting this process is critical f…
RATIONALE: Obesity remains a major global health challenge, severely affecting metabolic and cardiovascular health. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) receptor agonists mark a significant breakthrough i…
Obesity and its related metabolic comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and cardiovascular disease, are increasingly recognized as heterogeneous and multisystemic disorders. Despite the si…
Incretin hormones, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), play pivotal roles in glucose homeostasis and metabolic regulation. Therapeutic incretin receptor agonists (RAs), such as tirzepatide…
BACKGROUND: Nausea is one of the most reported side effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1a). Current recommendations fall short in taming the symptoms, include antiemetic medication, behavior changes, GLP-1a dose adjustment, and often cause a disr…
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the real-world impact of incretin-based obesity medications Semaglutide and Tirzepatide on body composition in people with obesity. The primary outcomes included changes in weight, waist circumference, skeletal muscle…
Pharmacotherapy is part of a comprehensive guideline-conform treatment concept for people with obesity. The foundation of obesity treatment is initially a conservative multimodal basic treatment and consists of a low-energy diet, increased physical a…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have recently gained widespread use among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus or obesity, owing to their substantial impact in lowering blood glucose levels and reducing body weight. Apart from…
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death worldwide, characterized by progressive deposition of lipids, fibrous elements, and calcification in the large arteries. The pathophysiology of atherosclerosis is complex and related to diverse mechanisms…