Clinical trials have demonstrated that tirzepatide can reduce hemoglobin A1c by up to 2.5% in type 2 diabetes, with weight loss typically ranging from 5-10% in diabetes patients and 15-20% in those treated specifically for obesity
Monitoring Protocol: Thyroid Labs During Tirzepatide Treatment Standard tirzepatide prescribing protocols don't mandate thyroid monitoring unless baseline symptoms suggest dysfunction
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Saxenda must be stored in a refrigerator (2-8C) before first use and can then be kept at room temperature (below 30C) or refrigerated for up to one month
No other GLP-1 medication has produced comparable liver results