Liakos CI, Papadopoulos DP, Sanidas EA, Markou MI, Hatziagelaki EE, Grassos CA, et al
So even though it's a time-limited pilot for now, I would not want individuals to try to take advantage of the highest doses possible and achieve a rapid weight loss
In contrast to RCTs, retrospective observational studies offer the benefit of capturing extensive patient data in real-world settings
Both medications require ongoing prescriptions, ongoing doctor visits, and pharmacy coordination, adding layers of complexity and expense
The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, is enrolling patients with type 2 diabetes to compare the effect of retatrutide with semaglutide in adult patients with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control with metformin and with or without SGLT2 inhibitors
There is substantial evidence that weight loss improves nearly all components of the lipid profile with sustained benefits for weight loss maintenance [23, 24]