Tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, commonly causes gastrointestinal effects including nausea, diarrhea, and constipation
A larger share, 60% , cover GLP-1s for diabetes only, and 45% cover them for other FDA-approved conditions such as sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease
Scientific interest has focused on how combined receptor activity may affect appetite signaling, energy balance, glucose regulation, insulin-related pathways, and lipid metabolism
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Beyond glycemic control, these medications initially slow gastric emptying, though this effect may diminish over time with long-acting formulations
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