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Tirzepatide significantly reduces HbA1c and body weight in adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) without increasing the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or time below range.

If you have Type 1 Diabetes and struggle with weight or high blood sugar despite insulin, ask your doctor about tirzepatide. This study shows it can lower your A1c and help you lose significant weight (over 10% in some cases) without increasing the risk of dangerous ketones or low blood sugar, provided it is managed carefully by a specialist.

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Tirzepatide significantly reduced HbA1c and body weight in adults with T1D... The drug was relatively safe and well tolerated... No DKA event was reported during the 8-month follow-up.
Halis Kaan Aktürk et al. · Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology · 2024

Why this rating

Small sample size (n=26), retrospective, single-center, no control group.

Source

Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Proof of Concept Observational Study

Halis Kaan Aktürk et al. · Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology · 2024

DOI 10.1177/19322968231223991

cohort · n=26Cited 48×
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