are tirzepatide and semaglutide the same Maintenance therapy on or Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide: Which GLP-1

Frias JP et al (2020) Efficacy and tolerability of tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist in patients with type 2 diabetes: A 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate different dose-escalation regimens

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Together, they kickstart one of the key processes for muscle growth and recovery: muscle protein synthesis

Pharmacotherapy Most patients will require oral hypoglycemic agents and/or insulin to control hyperglycemia, especially in advanced stages of liver disease

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[1] [2] Patients should discuss perioperative management with their healthcare team, as these medications can affect gastric emptying and may need to be temporarily discontinued before certain procedures