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Tirzepatide is a first in class dual glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) analog approved for the management of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Tirzepatide can be prescribed to adults with type 2 diabetes as part of their treatment plan.
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Tirzepatide is a first in class dual glucagon-like peptide-1 and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) analog approved for the management of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise.
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Source
Tirzepatide: A Dual Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonist for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Elaine Wong et al. · American Journal of Therapeutics · 2022
DOI 10.1097/mjt.0000000000001588
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- Tirzepatide increases insulin secretion, reduces glucagon release, decreases fasting and postprandial glucose levels, promotes satiety, decreases body weight, and delays gastric emptying.Strong
- Tirzepatide consistently showed reductions in HbA1c and benefits with weight loss in clinical trials.Strong
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