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That includes metabolic labs and assessment of any history of pancreatitis, thyroid disease, or other contraindications
Although previous studies showed a lack of therapeutic benefit for GIP agonists, current studies show that the glucose lowering and weight loss effects of tirzepatide are at least as effective as GLP-1 RAs with a similar adverse effect profile
Its safety profile is similar to existing incretin-based therapies, making it a particularly promising candidate for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic conditions