A dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.
BACKGROUND: In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity and use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for weight loss. As such, it is essential to understand users' real-world discussions of short-term, lo…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have experienced rapid growth in recent years as treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. These medications offer promising benefits, including weight loss and improved glycemic control…
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 study utilized electronic health record data from…
Type 2 diabetes and obesity have some overlapping pathophysiology. This has allowed for the creation of therapies which are highly effective in treating both conditions. Weekly subcutaneous incretin agonists are preferred agents as they provide signi…
Tirzepatide is a GLP1/GIP receptor agonist that is used to treat type 2 diabetes and promote weight loss. Common side effects of Tirzepatide include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. More severe side effects include pancreatitis, cholelithiasis, thyroi…
The 10th Cardiovascular Outcome Trial (CVOT) Summit: Congress on Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Outcomes was held virtually on December 5-6, 2024. This year, discussions about cardiovascular (CV) and kidney outcome trials centered on the recen…
Tirzepatide, an injectable agonist of glucagon-like peptide 1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptors, is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. To our knowledge, there have been few reported cases of drug-induced live…
IMPORTANCE: Adherence to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is important for their effectiveness. Discontinuation and reinitiation patterns are not well understood. OBJECTIVE: To describe rates of and factors associated with discon…
IMPORTANCE: Nearly 2% of the US population received a prescription for semaglutide in 2023. There has been a recent concern that this drug and other similar medications may be associated with ophthalmic complications. OBJECTIVE: To report ophthalmic…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of different Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with overweight/obesity using a systematic review and network meta-analysis. METHODS: We…
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…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common yet frequently underrecognized microvascular complication of diabetes, affecting up to three out of four individuals. Key contributing factors include advancing age, long-standing disease duration, and suboptimal…
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex disease marked by excessive, dysfunctional adipose tissue accumulation. Recent research underscores the pivotal role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in metabolic health and its potential as a therapeutic target for obes…
CONTEXT: Tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide/glucagon-like peptide 1 (GIP/GLP1) receptor agonist, was recently approved for type 2 diabetes and weight management. Alström syndrome (AS) is a rare, genetic, multisystemic disord…
As obesity is increasing in prevalence and its associated morbidity and mortality are escalating worldwide, medications like tirzepatide are frequently used for weight loss benefits in patients without diabetes. Tirzepatide has rarely been associated…