GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are injectable medications that mimic a natural hormone involved in controlling blood sugar, slowing digestion, and reducing appetite
Pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, kidney problems, and severe gastrointestinal issues are rare side effects of tirzepatide
Exercise modifications can also help break through plateaus by increasing energy expenditure and creating new physical challenges
Key Specifications Telehealth with prescription : Yes Accepts insurance : No Consultation fee : $0 (included in package) Membership fee : No Medications available : Ozempic, Mounjaro, compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, metformin, and MIC + B12 injection Pros and Cons Pros They have licensed clinicians overseeing the process
Sample sizes are smaller than those used in phase 3 trials, and results may not fully reflect outcomes in more diverse, real-world populations
Whilst great advancements have been made over the last century with regard to understanding the regulation of metabolic homeostasis which has yielded new therapeutic options for diseases such as T2D, it is unlikely that highly desirable more efficacious treatments will be developed for metabolic disorders until the complex systemic regulation of metabolic homeostasis becomes more intricately understood
