The accumulation of fat, over time, can result in inflammation, tissue damage, as well as cardiovascular and liver disease
GLP-1 medications for diabetes (Ozempic, Mounjaro): Generally covered by insurance when prescribed for Type 2 diabetes with prior authorization

Tirzepatide is a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed by the MHRA for type 2 diabetes and weight management in adults Insomnia is not listed as an established adverse effect in the Summary of Product Characteristics for tirzepatide Sleep problems may relate to gastrointestinal symptoms, nocturnal hypoglycaemia when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas, or other unrelated factors Mounjaro is initiated at 2.5 mg weekly and titrated at four-week intervals to minimise side effects and improve tolerability Persistent sleep disturbances beyond several weeks warrant medical evaluation to identify underlying causes and consider alternative management strategies Table of Contents Understanding Mounjaro and Sleep Disturbances Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injectable medication licensed in the UK for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and, more recently, for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities

Conversely, when the TKT gene is deleted, specifically in the liver, there is an amelioration of the development of MAFLD in mice fed a high-fat diet
Sleep apnea often improves dramatically with weight loss