Obesity can lead to insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, is associated with complications such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and reduces life expectancy
For most patients with significant obesity, the risk-benefit calculation currently favors retatrutide but the full picture will take years of post-market data to complete
Pharmacologic approaches to glycemic treatment: standards of medical care in diabetes-2018
Both treatments are prescribed based on your health profile and may be combined with guidance on nutrition, lifestyle changes, and progress tracking
Mounjaro (tirzepatide) FDA Drug Approval & Label (official prescribing info and safety details) Active Ingredient Tirzepatide How It Works Reduces appetite and cravings Slows gastric emptying Improves insulin sensitivity Enhances metabolic regulation What Is Ozempic