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Semaglutide Phase 3 Results (STEP 1) The Phase 3 STEP 1 trial enrolled 1,961 adults with overweight or obesity (BMI 27 with comorbidities or BMI 30) without diabetes (Wilding 2021, NEJM): 2.4 mg weekly: 14.9% body weight reduction at 68 weeks Placebo arm: 2.4% body weight reduction at 68 weeks Responder rates: 86% of subjects on semaglutide achieved 5% weight reduction
For some, compounded versions of Tirzepatide present a tempting alternative to the brand-name Mounjaro
Others will recommend alternative treatments that are proven safe, such as insulin and metformin
GLP-1 medications actually confer cardiovascular benefits in diabetic patients, and infection did not reverse these protective effects
Preparing for injection: Before administering your GLP-1 medication, allow the pen to reach room temperature if it has been refrigeratedthis reduces injection discomfort
When you are not getting a good nights sleep it can lead to you being more responsive to stress and that can further worsen your sleep, Gehrman said
