Monitoring should include assessment of gastrointestinal tolerance, hydration status, renal function, limb measurements, pain levels, mobility, and quality of life indicators
How PlexusDx Supports a More Personalized Approach PlexusDx's Precision Peptide Genetic Test may help provide context on individual variation in hepatic metabolism and antioxidant defense pathways
In the 1980s, Joel Habener, MD, discovered a gut hormone GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1)that had the potential to stimulate insulin secretion when glucose was elevated, a process generally performed by the pancreas that fails in people with diabetes
Your provider may recommend pairing Tirzepatide with nutrition counseling, physical activity, and behavior modification to support long-term success
Common gastrointestinal side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain