Let me clear this up immediately, because the fear-based framing online is not serving anyone
This triggers a series of beneficial effects: Enhanced insulin secretion: GLP-1 receptor agonists stimulate your pancreas to release more insulin in response to meals, helping lower blood sugar levels
Shoulder arthritis involving cartilage degeneration and bone changes typically does not improve significantly
Tirzepatide sits between them
You can request to stay at your current dose, lower it if you're experiencing side effects, or increase your dose
Theres also the danger of patients regaining the weight or, worse, suffering an AUD relapse when they either choose to go off the drug or have no choice but to go off, due to, say, an employment change and loss of insurance coverage for the medication