Focus on these priorities for week one: small frequent meals, protein at every eating occasion, gentle easily-digestible foods, slow eating pace, and staying hydrated
But as popularity has increased, more questions are being asked about the side effects these medications are causing
Appetite, cravings, food noise, metabolic slowdown, and weight regain are not always failures of willpower
Recent studies have also suggested potential renal benefits, such as reducing albuminuria (a marker of kidney disease), although more research is required in this area
For the right patient, they produce 1520% weight loss alongside meaningful improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and even cardiovascular outcomes
Tirzepatide is a novel glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved by the FDA for two distinct indications: type 2 diabetes mellitus (marketed as Mounjaro) and chronic weight management (marketed as Zepbound)