Choose Saxenda if: You prefer daily dosing, want FDA-approved weight loss medication with an established safety record, didnt respond well to semaglutide, or prefer a shorter-acting medication
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Among adults with diabetes, CVD death rates are 2-4 higher than the rates for adults without diabetes [2]
20 After 52 weeks, steatohepatitis resolved without fibrosis progression in 44%, 56%, and 62% of participants receiving tirzepatide at doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg, respectively, compared to 10% in the placebo group
Among food sources, plant sources (e.g., beans, peas, lentils, whole grains), dairy, seafood, eggs, and lean poultry should generally be encouraged based on their links to general health, with red and processed meats considered in moderation or minimized given links to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and colorectal cancer in general populations [56]
Avoid high-fat and greasy foods, especially during dose increases, as they tend to worsen nausea