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…
UNLABELLED: Sarcopenic obesity, a subtype of obesity, is marked by reduced skeletal muscle mass and function, or sarcopenia, and poses a significant health challenge to older adults as it affects an estimated 28.3% of people aged >60 years. This subt…
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…
BACKGROUND: Tirzepatide (TZP) has demonstrated efficacy for glycemic control and weight loss in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, previous clinical trials were not conducted under the treatment of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists…
Tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, is increasingly prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Although it is generally considered cardiometabo…
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…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The increasing prevalence of obesity among individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) presents a significant clinical challenge, as it exacerbates insulin resistance, impairs glycemic control, and increases cardiometabolic ri…
BACKGROUND: Data on tirzepatide in Asian patients with obesity are limited. This study aimed to gain a better understanding of tirzepatide for treatment of Japanese patients with obesity disease (BMI ≥25 kg/mwith excessive fat accumulation) as define…
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: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely accepted for managing Type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, numerous drug-related problems (DRPs) have recently been reported about GLP-1 RAs. OBJECTIVES: The present descripti…
Tirzepatide is a novel drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic weight management, and there is an urgent need to explore its safety profile. The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database provides a reliable pathway fo…
Obesity and diabetes are two faces of the same coin, as both disorders are characterized by insulin action defects. The two gut-derived incretin hormones, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), play a…
There have been many recent advancements in cardiology research, with numerous studies published across the multiple subspecialties. Having screened more than 1200 articles published in 2024, we summarize 10 studies in this article that highlight key…
BACKGROUND: While cardiovascular benefits of tirzepatide, a glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide/glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and its comparative effectiveness vs glucagon-like peptide…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight management, are known for their metabolic benefits but may have unrecognized side effects. This study investigates the association between GLP-1 recep…
AIM: To assess the association of tirzepatide use with a 10-year predicted risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) among Chinese participants with obesity or overweight from the SURMOUNT-CN trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this post hoc analysis, the QDiabetes…