Ozempic is a once-weekly injectable medication that helps lower blood sugar levels by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which helps your body release insulin when your blood sugar is high
Tirzepatide is a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes management (Mounjaro) and chronic weight management (Zepbound)
Your treatment path is guided by medical fit, safety, and provider judgment
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If your caloric intake drops too low or if you go too long without eating, your blood sugar levels can dip