Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are two hormones that are involved in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and sending signals from the gut to the brain when people are full. Tirzepatide is the first drug in a new family of medicines.
 
People with type 2 diabetes can now take Tirzepatide to help manage their blood sugar levels, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
 
According to the FDA, Tirzepatide is more effective at lowering blood sugar and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients than Semaglutide GLP-1 (Ozempic), an injected GLP-1 receptor agonist, or two commonly used forms of insulin when used in this setting.
 
A study suggests that Tirzepatide, a once-weekly injectable drug approved for treating type 2 diabetes, holds significant promise as a weight loss medication for people with obesity, too. The highest dose of the drug, Tirzepatide (marketed as the diabetes drug Mounjaro), reduced weight by nearly 21 percent in overweight or obese people without type 2 diabetes in a recent study.

When used alongside diet and exercise, Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) has been shown to reduce weight in adults with type 2 diabetes. The medication Mounjaro is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes to lower blood glucose levels (sugar levels). It lowers fasting glucose concentrations and postprandial glucose levels, reduces food intake, and reduces body weight in type 2 diabetics.

It slows down your digestive tract’s ability to process food (called gastric emptying) which helps you lose weight. Your ability to feel full for longer periods of time may help you reduce the amount of food you consume.

A single molecule called Mounjaro stimulates insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. Incretin hormones GIP and GLP-1 are both naturally occurring. It has been shown that GIP can decrease your appetite and increase your energy expenditure, which results in weight loss. Combining this with a GLP-1 receptor agonist may lead to greater weight loss and blood sugar control. As a result, food is also slower to move from the stomach to the small intestine. Because of this, you feel full faster and for longer periods of time, so you eat less. When you lose weight, your body responds better to the insulin it releases from your pancreas, which lowers your blood sugar.

Almost every aspect of health is compromised by excess weight, especially obesity, from reproductive function to memory and mood. Diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer are among the debilitating and deadly diseases associated with obesity. This is accomplished through a variety of pathways, some as straightforward as mechanical stress caused by carrying extra weight, while others involve complex changes in hormones and metabolism. A person’s health and quality of life are negatively impacted by obesity, as well as the cost of healthcare for individuals, nations, and the world as a whole.

There is always a need for more treatment options due to obesity’s health risks, as well as the difficulty many patients experience losing weight and keeping it off. A new trial suggests that Tirzepatide may work as well as bariatric surgery at its highest dose. Mounjaro Tirzepatide injections are a transformative and potentially life-altering alternative to invasive surgery for those looking to lose weight.

You may qualify for Mounjaro Tirzepatide injections if you are obese and are currently living with weight-related health issues. Mounjaro Tirzepatide injections are not appropriate for everyone so it is important to discuss the treatment option with your attending physician to make a determination about whether it is right for you.
At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, Mounjaro Tirzepatide injections are offered to help manage weight and improve overall health. Our healthcare professionals will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Contact us today or schedule an appointment online to learn more and take the next step toward achieving your health and wellness goals. We are conveniently located at 1540 Purdue Dr, Ste. 200, in Fayetteville, NC 28303. We serve patients from Fayetteville NC, Woodfield NC, Hope Mills NC, Fort Bragg NC, Eastover NC, and surrounding areas.