Tirzepatide

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Tirzepatide Effective Medication

Tirzepatide is an injectable anti-diabetic medication when used in combination with diet and exercise, helps with blood sugar control, appetite control, and weightloss. Tirzepatide is a long-term medication that is approved by the FDA for Type II diabetes when used with diet and exercise. A New England Journal of Medicine study of 2,539 patients showed weightloss, when coupled with lifestyle changes, was up to 20.9% of body mass over 72 weeks.

Tirzepatide is unique in that it works by activating two incretin hormones in your body, GLP-1 (glucagon like peptide – 1) and GIP (Gastric inhibitory polypeptide). Semaglutide is similar, but works by activating one of the incretin hormones.

Tirzepatide helps regulate blood sugar by helping with insulin releases and blocking certain sources of sugars. It aids in the function of digestion which helps you feel full quicker and longer. This means your body does not need as much intake as normal as it works off the food it has. Since you will have this feeling of “fullness” please be careful to not overeat as it may cause gastric distress.

Tirzepatide also acts on appetite centers in the brain to decrease hunger whilst also helping to reduce leptin resistance (a hormone that can affect your metabolism and weight). It helps to speed up your metabolism and increase fat burning by reducing glycogen and reducing insulin. It also helps avoid the urges for quick-fix sugary foods by promoting normal blood glucose levels.

At Dr. Kate Good Weightloss & Aesthetics, we use a tiny needle for our Tirzepatide syringes (it is doubtful you will feel anything) and it is injected into the fat of the belly, thigh, or arm.